The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-05-27

asks, "Wlll you not tell us how you came.
to find my sister, Captain ?"
With a graceful bow he answers: II
was returning last evening from an inpor-
tant mission which | had successfully ac-
complished, and night overtaking me about
four miles beyond the cave from which
rescued Miss Dynecourt, went into camp.
had an idea that Black Feathers band
was encamped somewhere in this vicinity,
so after feeding my horse haltered him in
a clump of mesquit bushes where he was
entirely hidden from view, and happening
to see few feet above me an overhaneing
rock which would shelter me from the
night dews | gathered some dried grass,
and wrapping myself in my blanket was
soon in a much soundcr sleep than | usu-
ally allow myself to fall when out upon the
prairie. About o'clock | was awakened
by voices Immediately above me; in fact,
the parties were sitting or standing on the
rock under which ! was lying. soon
recognized in them a noted half-breed rem
egade called Mexican Pete, and the Chief
Black Feather. They evidently Thought
themselves perfectly safe, as they spoke
quite distinctly. Gou may imagine my
horror when found from their conversa-
ton that the Indian (who it seemed had
become enamored of Miss Dynecourt when
he had tried to capture her in the spring.
had engaged the Mexican to abduet her
for him, promising as a reward $50 and
keg of rum They had agreed on this
rock as a rendezvous Pete Dragged on
the easy manner in which he had captured
her, minutely describing a cave where he
had left her-saying he had marked the
rock over the entrance with a large black
cross. Black Feather was for Fastening
for her at once, but Pete declared that
they would 90 to the Indians camp first,
where he would be paid, and then he
would conduct Black Feather to the cave.
Finding the halfbreed not 10 be trihed
with, the Indian with very i'll grace was
forced to consent. As they moved off |
raised up noiselessly and was delighted to
find that their camp, which | gathered
was about a mile distant, was in differ
ent direction from the cave. My idea was
to mount aud get to the cave as speedily
as possible so as to rescue your sister be-
fore the guard there was reinforced by the
half-breed and the Indian | had heard
him tell the chief that the captive was
well guarded, and did not dream of so
easy a victory was delighted to find
on entering the cave that her only com
panlon was an old woman, who, feeling
satisfied that she was securely tied, had
fallen into dreamless slumber. 1t was
but the work of moment to cut her
bonds and arouse her, when We were soon
out of the cave, The rest You know he
ended, amid Il renewed shower Of compli-
ments.
Preparations were made for departure,
and as by this time the rest of the search
party had returned, it was decided to start
for Fort Laramie the next morning. +
Il On their arrival there the sisters were
charmed to find their father, who had just
arrived from Fort Russell The old gen
tleman was almost frantic, having just
heard of his daughters abduction. You
may imagine his delight when she was so
opportunely restored to his arms. Tears
rolled down his weatherbe cheeks as
he again and again thanked the young
man who had for the second time given
him back his child,
CHAPTER VI.
1t is the evening of the party 5 return.
Captain Cameron (who has really fallen in
love with the brilliant Young fellow has,
aided by his wife and the Colonel, insisted
on Captain WiIde's remaining until the
next day Gladly has he accepted the in
vitation, for did not Comics soulful eyes
plead ''stayr as they glanced into his at
her sisters Invitation? After some pleas
ant conversation Lieutenant West, who
has taken up the New York Times, re-
marks, "IIere is our personal again Miss
Connie"
''Poor Tony, he has been deprived of
his beloved 'ads.' for week, comments
Mrs. Cameron laughingly.
"What particular advertisement Is it?'
asks the Colonel. Whereupnn Tony reads.
it out.
The conversation has lulled all over the
room, and as Tony finishes there is sNnn1
like a smothered sob, and all turn te. see
Captain Wilde, looking as pale as death,
yet making mighty effort to subdue his
emotion.
In reply to their kind solicitations he
pleads a sudden faintness, aud seeing that
he does not wish notice taken of it, Mrs.
Cameron adroitly changes the conversa-
tion, the ladies soou after retiring for the
night.
The next morning Colonel Dynecoart
and Captain Wilde were seated in the IL
brary alone. Colonel began the young
er man, a asked for this interview to tell
you short story if it win moi bore you to
listen
Indeed, no, especially if it be your own
story. as | suspect, smiliugly answered
the Colonel.