The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-12-13

won't hurt one OF EN- as long as they
behave themselves. TIN be well, how
sumever." he continued glancing at the
men, Ito stay right here with your guns
loaded and on the watch for the var
mints; they're mighty tricky"
Once more the ranger produced his
large white handkerchief, and swinging
IL above his head, passed round to the
front Of the cabin and advanced toward
the building. The renegade was expect
ing him and drew the door inward, while
the ranger was yet several rods dis
lance.
Everything was arranged within the
following ten minutes. Then followed
strange scene. The door was opened
wide and two warriors stepped forth,
bearing the unconscious form of one of
their number between them. 1t was the
body of the one who rashly looked out
upon the forests from the rear window
when Jethro Juggens was on duty.
Then came two others, one limping
painfully and leaning upon his COM
panion whose arm had been badly
found enough material within the cabin
TO bind up their hurts and doubtless
would recover in time, If they exercised
ordinary prudence.
That was allah, no; one remained
the worst savage of them all, Simon
Girty, the renegade, walked at the rear
as If trying to use the others as a shield
against his hidden enemies, though he
could not have known from what quar-
ter danger threatened.
This remarkable procession moved to
the southwark. entered the wood near
the point where Jethro Juggens had been
stationed, and disappeared from sight
Simon Kenton, rifle in hand, stood mo-
tionless, with his eyes fixed on the Grip
pied party until they had vanished. Then
he turned and rejoined his friends, all
of whom had so far forgotten instruc-
tions as TO peep through the under
growth and watch the curiously interest
ing proceedings.
wal, friends" said the pleased scout,
1.-The varmints are gone and the way is
Open"
What is the next step?" asked Mr..
Ashbridge.
We'll swing the fatboat into shore
and carry whatever stuff you have into
the house. AS soon as that is done The
Panther and the rest Of 'em can come
ON as soon as they please"
But" suggested the bright-witted
Agnes Altman. suppose, Mr.. Kenton,
they come before we get everything
moved into the house,
That's worth thinking of; if the var
minis arrive while we are at work they'll
have us foul; instead Of my helping you
| carry the things I'll let Jethro do my
part, while 1 sarkylate through the
woods to make sure The Panther and
his friends don't arrive too promiscus
like"
This seemed eminently sensible, and
the plan was commended by all, except,
| perhaps, Jethro Juggens, who could not
| view with favor the vast amount OF
work that confronted him, but he Was
too wise to make any protest.
The knowledge that the peerless scout
was keeping guard removed the haunt
| ing fear that otherwise would have
hindered the work of the folks. All set
! to with right good will and ardor TO
| transfer the furniture, provisions and
| luggage on the fiatboat to the cabin.
Two facts will be borne in mind.
There was not a 4Seat deal to be re-
moved, and comparatively a large force
to remove 1t. When Jethro Juggens,
Mr. Ashbridge, Mr.. Altman and George
| Ashbridge were loaded down COM
paratively little was left. Then the
women and younger ones did their part,
so that within less than two hours not
a thing needed remained In the flatboat.
The breaking apart of the craft and the
use Of the timbers were left to more
| conveniel< season.
And so the work was completed with
| out molestation and without the sound
| of hostile shot or cry.
Unexpectedly to the pioneers the in
terror of the building was found unin-
| jured. This was hardly due TO any good
will on the part of Girty and the
| Shawanoes, but, apprehending possible
conflict and siege, it was to their inter
4
the tables were turned the fear of
offending their conquerors restrained the
hands that would have been only too
willing to ravage and destroy the
structure reared with so much labor and
pains.
Kenton advanced from the woods on
the right and had started across the
| clearing to enter the building when he
stopped abruptly, for at that moment
a man emerged from the woods on the
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ton, came toward him.
This new arrival was sturdy figure,
not so tall as KentOn, but dressed like
him and similarly armed. He carried
mis- long, heavy rine over his shoulder,
and displayed no hesitation in coming
forward.
A nearer approach showed the new
arrival to be number of years older
than Kenton, with blue eyes as blue as
his, a rather thin and long nose, a
smooth-shaven face and a calm, benefl-
cent expression. That he was accus-
toned to the wilderness and its perils
was manifest at a glance.
'Howdy?" said the latter extending
his broad palm, which was warmly
clasped by Kenton, who responded:
Never better. Boone; how is it With
your"
1.-The same; what's happened"
Kenton briefly related the events of
the last twenty-four hours. The pic
artist, for, the reader need hardly be
reminded that Daniel Boone and Simon
Kenton are universally conceded to
have been the foremost hunters, scouts
and pioneers identified with the early
days of Ohio and Kentucky. They were
close friends and remained so through
| life. Companions often in peril the
heroes of innulnerable hairbreadth es-
capes captives themselves TO the red
men, but never losing their grip" upon
the infant West. they respected and
admired each others bravery and esti-
mable personal qualities too deeply
ever to allow a shadow to come be-
tween them.
But we repeat what we said in the
| opening chapter. Simon Kenton was
the superior in many respects to the
elder and more famous pioneer.
II arriv at the block house yesterday"
| said Boone, "a little while after this
| fatboat had gone past. I'd been out
among the redskins and found them
| looking so squally that i told Capt
| Bushwick these people were sartin to
| git into trouble. He agreed with me
and called lot of the boys together
We decided TO cross the river and come
down to the clearing to find out how
matters stood.
wal how did you find emp" asked
KentOn.
"All right. as I would have knowed
| they would be if you was with 'em,
| Simon"
The young ranger smiled and bowed
| in recognition of this poir ted compli-
ment.
'P'raps I've been little help to EN-"
he said. modestly. "but you would have
done better, DAHL"