Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-17

CHAPTER lat the beginning OF
the civil war Valentine Weldon was
suspected Of the murder Of his.broth-
or. Frederick. who had disappeared.
Df. Blanchard married their sister.
He became . widower. and years A.
ter the supposed murder went west
with his children. Howard, Alice and
Clara. Captain Brandon conducted
the train when IL reached the far
vast. Two bad characters, Henry
Kyle and Font Robb. Joined them.
U-Henry Kyle soon leaves the train
and visits his father and sister.
Nora. who attempt to turn him from
his evil life. 1.-Two lawyers
named Bliss come to the west from
Virginia to attempt to force the
Blanchards to relinquish the Weldon
estate. The Blisses ally themselves
with one Bouton and his gang, who
are ready for any villainy "
Louis Kyle, Henry Kyle's brother,
warns Captain Brandon against Bon.
tons gang. V-The Blisses accuse
DE-. Blanchard Of having murdered
his wife.
CHAPTER vi CONTINUED.
Black Eagle returned to the outlaw
camp and was telling, with awe writ.
ten on his countenance. what he had
seen. when o step was heard in tho
darkness, and before an exclamation of
surprise could be uttered the Prophet
stood in their midst. His erect, gigantic
Sorm was particularly distinguished by
contrast with large number Of men,
and the light in his eyes looked as il
caused by fires behind The outlaws,
from the leader down, had a dread of
this man, who more than once had ap-
pearcd among them to utter incomprc.
hensible prophecies or to deter them
from their contemplated deeds Of death
and plumber. The Prophet looked slowly
about him. rs IL reading the thoughts
in every face. Tho silence was becoming
painful, when Bouton broke il by saying :
I'VE arc glad to sec the Prophet
again"
"Glad!" repeated the Prophet.
THAT is what said"
"And you would have me believe the
liei"
you nrc taking advantage Of an old
privilege now" said Bouton, n sreener
tingc coming to his face. IF you can.
not bc gentleman, you must remain
away"
~ ccntlcmanP' exclaimed the Proph.
ct. and he hastily brushed the red
beard from his lips and showed his
even, white teeth. "a gentleman that
remained voluntary for an hour in such
company would lose his character on
earth and be damned through all the
IRONS IL eternity"
Then why do you comev'
II come. NJ befoTc. to warn you"
"wc have not hecdcd your warnings,
yet we survive and prosper.
AYE, as the wolf prospers away from
tho hunter. But If the hunter pursue,
the wolf cannot long escape. What harm
have the peaceful people under Captain
Brandon done that ye, claiming to be
men, should war on their women and
children? Ye who have sisters and re-
member your mothcrs-be they living
or sainted-depart hence at once, for if
yc do not ruin will come, as my soul
livcth." The Prophet drew himself up,
and rs he looked about him his eyes fell
on Henry Kyle, who had withdrawn to
the edge Of the crowd. Seeing him, the
Prophet called ont:
And thou art hcrc?''
As you see. Prophet" replied Hem
~, laughing to hide the blush that GRIM
soned his check
Away, man. before IL il too late!
Away ere your hands are Redeemed by
the blood Of u brother or his hands be
imbued in yours. larry not, for thy
fathers head is bowed, and grief and
shame sit ON thy mothers heart. The
beautiful eyes Of thy sister are red with
much weeping. and she clasps her white
hands in sorrow and despair"
The Prophet pointed 70 the mountain,
behind which lay Henry kyle's home,
and In this tragic attitude stood with
his long arm extended for some time.
Bouton saw that Henry Kyle was affect
~i. and knowing his ardent, impulsive
nature he fastened to his side and wills.
pcrcd:
II must get this man out Of camp"
why not do il, then?''
HE will not leave while Won are
here. Step away before he opens again. ~
And I am to begin my work at
oncc:" asked Henry Us he frightened his
belt.
AT once, and the sooner the better. "
replied Benton.
Henry Kyle, without another word.
turned and disappeared in the dense
undergrowth ON one side Of the camp.
You have sent him or" said the
Prophet when Bouton returned "You
have ordered him to murder. On your
head be that blood that il about to be
shedL"
The Prophet shouldcred his rife and
stru<ic in the direction Of Captain Bran
don's camp.
"Holdr' shouted Boutou. where
ere you eoine!"
II am going to the aid Of the oppress-
ed" replied the Prophet. and a. he
spoke he wheeled and faced the gang
with his EYES flaming and his ride in
the hollow II his left arm
"You cannot SO there"
Who con prcvent?''