Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-08-04
CHAPTER VI-Conti aued.


CHAPTER vI-Contiaued.
In passing through a wood. between
his house and the farm, Squire Condit
heard his name called, and came to a
stop, but did not look around to see
who was addressing him.
Out of the shadows there came tall
figure, straight as an arrow. with a
smooth brown face, long black hair, and
dressed in the picturesque costume for
which the Montauk chiefs or kings"
as they were called, were distinguished
from the days of the Ugal Wyandauch,
to whose sway all "Pan-ma ack-e, as
Long Island was then called, was trib-
utary.
The Indian who accosted Squire Con-
dit was the young chief Uncas, lineal
descendant of the great Wyandauch,
and now the ruler OF the Umnauts, the
Montauks, and their ancient masters,
the Pequots.
what! you, Uncas!" said the Squire
with pretended surprise. and his eyes
fixed on the long rifle which the young
man held in his right hand like spear.
is not the season for hunting over,
and has not the corn planting moon
Gomez"
MY white brother speaks truly. but
Oncas does not need to watch the corn
planters Of his tribe" said the young
chief. drawing himself proudly up.
Then why are you armed-there is
no game, neither have we WARP" said
the Squire, his eyes now on the loaded
cross belts that supported his silver
powder horn, and inlaid bullet pouch.
1T has ever been the habit of our
chiefs to carry arms when paying visits
to other chiefs, and the white chiefs do
the same. I was not asked to the feast
0{vQn IN vOnr VOnnO whQn thew r&Ao
turned from sailing over the mighty
waters.
do not deny that you did not want
me" said Uncas, waving his arm to re-
strain the Squire, who was about to
speak. you feared Ralph Denham,
your adopted son. and l would quarrel
egnin-his heart is not good to me-"
Il beg to assure you that you are mis-
taken. Ralph Denham admires you,
and am sure he has forgotten the hot
words that passed between you, when
he imagined you were intruding on, and
alarming Lea Hedges. Come to the
house to see If do not tell the truth;
or II you will 60 to his ship now, he will
give you as royal welcome as II you
were Governor OF the province" said
the Squire, watching the strong, express
i've face, and seeing in the dark eyes o
light that made him feel uneasy.
You would not tell me what you do
not believe true, but l have my own
thoughts. am now on my way to the
other ship"
Captain Fox's2"
YES; he has invited mo-.
when did you meet Captain Fox?"
asked the surprised Squire.
Yesterday. He and one OF his officers
visited US. They came to the Great
Field in q boat, and received them
with feast and games, and Dinah, the
priestess, read for them the future"
Il hope she foretold good things"
"Of that cannot speak; but say to
Ralph Denham that my heart is still
sore, and that 1t Is better that We should
not meet again.
Uncas turned and strobe away before
the squire, who was startled by his
[T6st evening sS CAPT. f FL and his off,
Soers gave an entertainment on board
the Wanderer, and to 1t were invited all
the mobiles and pretty maidens for miles
around, the officers Of the Sea Hawk
included.
The decks were cleared for dancing,
and awnings were stretched over the
quarterback. The rigging was hidden
by flags, streamers and clouds OF brill
liant bunting.
The cabins were put in order for the
ladies, many of the pictures being re-
moved, and more taste being Shown in
the arrangement of those that We're left.
Great quantities OF flowers were
brought from the shore and displayed
with a fine sense Of effect, the great gun
amidships being transformed into bank
Of yiolets, above which birds in en-
bossed cages sang.
The crew were in their best dress,
and the boats that were to transport
visitors were rooted with evergreens
and lilacs, 80 that they looked like the
flower islands of the Aztecs.
There was no need to bring musicians
from the shore, for among the crew OF
the Sea Hawk band was made up that
was something Of a marvel, in its ex-
cellence to the simple minded islanders,
to whom the guitar, violin and cello,
with the addition on great occasions OF
Q flute or clarionet, were the very per
fection Of instrumental music.
In order to accommodate tho large
company, Captain Denham. at the polite
request of Captain Fox, sent his OWE
boats, all we'll manned, to aid in carry
ing the guests to the Wanderer.
Many q pleasant race was INDUCED
IN by the crews, as they dashed bacl
and forth between the ship and shore
Not man ut oar or helm dreamt tina
this rivalry could ever deepen into on'
Of hate, when the crews with arm!
barred would stand at oppos ng gum
and hurl the iron bolts Of death at eacl
other, or spring, boarding pike or cut
lass in hand, into the rigging Of tn
rival, nor leave till vaior had given tn
victory to one or the other.
No wonder that Captain Fox becam
at once q lion. His presence, his win
ming manners, hfs evident eligibility
as q husband-his culture and his taste
Is shown in his entertainment on boar
the Wanderer. were oil calculated t
win the esteem and admiration Of pee
pie even less unsophistt:ated than tn
gentle hearted islanders.
Every arrangement was perfect. In
supper-served on dishes OF silver an
gold-was At for the queen and he
royal household.
There Naa not a lar from first to las