The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1894-11-12

quite plainly, though completely hidden
ourselves in the dense scrubwood.
The sun was now within a few minutes
of setting; but the light was still good
Presently the arguing Indians had APP
parcntiy settled some disputed point, and
then we saw "A sight which drove nearly
mad with fierce mpatierce for our lead
ers signal. Four tall warriors disappeared
for a moment behind a big rock, and on
emerging bore between them the bound
and half-naked form of our OLD guide.
Meantime two others of the red neNdS
busted themselves in preparing, from
green rods, n number of small, pointed
stakes. The four braves in charge of SOM
ers then carried him to a clear spot or
ground and cut the thongs from his
wrists and ankles preparatory to further
proceedings.
fellows limbs free than, utterng a taunt-
ing shout, he struck out right ana left like
lightning and sent two Of his captOrs head
long TO the earth. his evident design be-
ing 10 provoke the crew into killing linn
at once. But Il dozen Of the misCreants
threw themselves upon him IL n body and
bore him down again.
Then. while some OF the demons held his
arms and legs. others drove the sharpcned
stakes into the ground and soon the poor
fellow, never for moment ceasing 10 re-
vile his enemies As "wniJe-livared squaWs
face up, and securely bound by
his extended hands and feet 10
the stakes. The monsters intended to build
a fire upon his stomach and thus slowly
burn him 10 Gcath--and all this within fifty
yards Of where We crouched,
Every man Of US, half crazy for action.
held lis rifle ready for instant use; but
stll there was no signal from Abe. and
nothing but our perfect confidence in his
Judgment prevented an attack. our cruel
wait Was nearly ended, however.
While the main body Of saNages yelling
and dancing ia hcllsh delight. formed a
sreat ring around their victim, two braves
approached, one of whom bore an armful
OF dry twigs and the other a lighted brand.
The circle was just opening 10 let them
pass, when, like the trump OF doom. there
rang out from the lips OF our leader the
signal word Now
Twas the last earthly sound heard 10y
nearly score of bioOd-thirstY Apachos.
for rifle bullet flies faster than its re
port, over so short a space. and those Who
1Cl dead on the rring OF our simultaneous
Nolicy heard only The signal shout.
Never was surprise more complete or
victory more instantaneous. The four con-
sp'cuOusly tail warriors the two eNecu-
TONERS and twelve other braves dropped
dead in their tracks, while the survivors,
utterly panic stricken, stood Tor one SECOND
IN amazed bewiidermcnt. then turned 10 ny.
aS above their aurightcd cries arose thJ
triumphant cheer OF the saved prisoner.
"RcVolVers, boys! Give II to them!' yell
cd Captain Abe, and, firms as we went, We
all dashed forward in pursuit OF the scUrry-
ing horde. Three more fell A. our ErSt vol
ley, and even those few who happened to
have their bows n hano never stopped 80
draw them, all rushing Tor cove" al their
- wc charged aloHp Iam q .,rsar Sis
feet three inches in height, struu@ as a bul
buffalo and swift 81 foot as a dcor-leIt the
rest of us behind. ami IuEia-e like mad
Grutd tiger. overlook two OF the StVaGU.s
ere they could gam shelter ono tcl with
al min Ia bar