Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-10-06

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"Whore Is Henry Kylcf"
and he knew they were Bouton's people.
And TO the north, moving in the direc-
tion Of his own valley, he saw the sill
very puffs of smoke that told fight was
going on in that direction.
The Prophet remounted, and every
foot Of the way in front and on each side
was scanned rs he galloped in the di-
rection of the conflict. Not deer start
ed from the grove nor bird flying by
in rivalry Of his own flight passed unno-
ticed.
II was this keen observation that
showed him n number Of Indians dodg-
ing behind the rocks ahead and led him
above the thunder of his horses hoofs
to distinguish the short, sharp crack Of
rifles. To Indians saw him coming,
and with o-.cs of alarm they left their
hiding places and ran down the rocks,
Black Eagle leading the advance. The
Prophet reined his horse, brought down
his rifle in the same action and fired.
One Of the Indians in retreat threw up
his hands and fell on his face.
"A good, brave shot, )" shouted girl
ish figure behind the Prophet. He wheel
ed and i'll the act Of reloading his rifle
saw Kushat standing out on the rocks.
What he asked. Were the hounds
in pursuit Of you?'
"In pursuit Of me and Henry Kyle,
she replied
And where is Henry Kyle?"
He is here.
Not hiding. Henry Kyle may have
been wicked, but he Is not "a coward,
said the Prophet, dismounting and lead
ing his horse up To where Kushat stood
ON the rocks.
Not coward, but too late do j
learn that | have been and am wicked
man., said Henry Kyle, coming into
view and standing bowed and abashed
before the Prophet.
did not Moses train with the Egyp-
tians. the despoilers Of his people, be
fore he became the leader of Israel and
the man who talked with God and
brought down the laws Of the people?
Live not i'll the past, Henry Kyle. A
long life lies before you in which to
make amends for the sin you have
done. "
Henry briefly narrated the events Of
the previous night, including the escape
Of his brother Louis and the capture Of
Captain Brandon, and he added that he
thought Bouton was making for the val
ley # the Great Spirit. Henry con-
tinued:
Eyes, Bouton and his people believe
that You have great stores put away III
the caves. and often they have thought
Of attacking and robbing you or forcing
you to give up your secret rs To where
the gold has been obtained So far they
have feared you, but now Bouton Is
strong. and he has with him many men
who know you only by name, and who
consequently have not the reverence for
you which we have who have long been
dwellers in these mountains. From
Bouton's movements l am certain that
he is leading his force to your valley"
"Let him lead his force to my valley,
and he will lead them to destruction.
AS my soul liveth, this cannot continue.
Come with me, Henry Kyle, for we
how need every aid. "
The Prophet turned to his horse, but
Henry called to him:
~ cannot go with you"
"You cannot?" asked the Prophet in
surprise.
81 cannot"
II will not try to change your resolu-
tion," said the Prophet THE Lord Is
working in your heart in his own way,
and to urge my advice would be flying
in the face of Providence. J." He paused.
stroked his long beard and looked up at
the sun. Then he continued: Henry
Kyle, / never thought TO extend my
hand in kindness TO you again, yet do
50, and the past as between Us becomes
dream. In my heart l shall pray for
thee, and may all be well. +"
Henry took the extended hand in both
of his, and bowling over it pressed it
reverently to his lips. The other hand
the Prophet gave to Kushat and he
said:
May you be as true to yourself as
you are to Henry Kyle. "
II know not myself, she replied.
HE is my life, for without him l could
not live"
The Prophet hastened in the direction
where he knew his friends to be, taking
care the meanwhile 10 run into no am
bush. for, though others might believe
| In his nvulnerability-and perhaps he
encouraged the idea to strengthen him
with the ignorant men with whom he
came in contact-he never deceived him
self in the matter
II WAS the middle Of the afternoon
when, after many glimpses OF Bouton s
oncoming horsemcu, he found himself
within hailing distance OF Louis kyle's
little party. Howard Blanchard and
John Clyde refused to recognize the
Prophet in his strange attire, and they
| would have fired on lin had not Louis
peremptorily ordered them to lower
| their rifles.
| ST do not wonder" said the Prophet
~ he rode up, THAT ye do not know me
| in this garb. Heretofore We have seen
me as a mountain priest. Now am a
mountain warrior, fighting ON the side
Of the Great Jehovah, and, as my soul
liveth, I shall not prove recreant to the
new trust"
The men gathered around him and
shook his hands, each anxious to learn
something of his own dear ones back in
the valley. The Prophet told the men
about their people, and he showed q
wonderful memory for names, for he
mentioned all the children when he had
given an account Of the adulta He also
told of his meeting with Henry Kyle,
and he delighted the hearts Of the I'M