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CHAPTER VI-Continuad.

In passing through WOOQ, DeCWeen
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.
Outof the shadows there came tall
hgure, 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,
10 whose sway all "Pan-man- ack-e," as
Long Island was then called, was trib-'
ntary.
The Indian who accosted Squire Con-
dit was the young chief Uncas, a lineal
descendant Of the great Wyandauch,
and now the ruler Of the Umnauts, the
Iontauks, and their ancient masters,
the Pequots.
What! you, Uncas!' said the Squire
with pretended surprise, and his eyes
q fixed on the long rifle which the young
man held in bis right hand like spear.
is not the season for hunting over,
and has not the complaining moon
conner"
MY white brother speaks truly, but
Uncas 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
given to your young men, when they re-
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 would quarrel
again-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 I do not tell the truth;
or if you will go to his ship now, he will
give you as royal welcome as If you
were Governor Of the province" said
the Squire, watching the strong, express
I've face, and seeing in the dark eyes
light that made him feel uneasy.
you would not tell me what you do
not believe true, but ! have my own
thoughts. am now on my way to the
other ship"
Captain Fox's?"
aYes; he has invited me.
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 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 it is better that we should
not meet again.
Uncas turned and strode away before
the squire, who was startled by his
manner, could say another word.
That evening Capt. Fox and his OFF,
GERS gave an entertainment on board
the Wanderer, and to it 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 were left.
Great quantities OF flowers were
brought from the shore and displayac
with fine sense Of effect, the great guE
amidships being transformed into bank
Of violets, 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, so 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 marvel, in its ex
cellence to the simple-minded islanders,
to whom the guitar, violin and cello,
with the addition on great occasions OF
flute or clarionet, were the very per-
fection Of instrumental music.
In order to accommodate the large
company Captain Denham, at the polite
request Of Captain Fox, sent his own
boats, all we'll manned, to aid in carry
ing the guests to the Manderer.
Many pleasant race was INDUCED
in by the crews, as they dashed back
and forth between the ship and shore.
Not man at oar or helm dreamt that
this rivalry could ever deepen into one
of hate, when the crews with arms
barred would stand at opposing guns
and hurl the iron bolts Of death at each
other, or spring, boarding pike or cut
lass in hand, into the rigging of the
rival, nor leave till valor had given the
victory to one or the other.
No wonder that Captain Fox became
at once g. lion. His presence, his win
ming manners, his evident eligibility
as a husband-his culture and his taste,
as shown in his entertainment on board
the Wanderer, were all calculated to
win the esteem and admiration Of peo-
pie even less unsophisticated than the
gentle hearted islanders.
Every arrangement was perfect. The
supper-served on dishes of silver and
gold-was fit for the queen and her
royal household.
There was not jar from first to last.
Every young lady believed that Cap
tain Fox spoke little more to her and
showed her q little more attention than
he did any one else; and this proved
that he was gifted in no common way
with the very rare faculty of knowing
how to entertain.
He led the dance with Lea Hedges,
and he found fracuant ,,.coci, ~ Irn,,