Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-06

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and he knew they were Bouton's people.
And to the north, moving in the direc-
ton of his own valley, he saw the sill.
very puffs Of smoke that told fight was
going Oil in that direction.
The Prophet remounted, and every
foot of the way in front ard on each side
was scanned as 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.
1t was this keen observation that
showed him a number Ct 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. The Indians saw him coming,
and with cries Of alarm they left their
hiding places and ran down the rocks,
Black Eagle leading the advance. The
Prophet refined 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 q girl
ish figure behind the Prophet. He wheel
ed and in 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 lie 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
learn that have been and am a 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 Gcd and
brought down the laws of the people.
Live not in 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 Of the Great Spirit. Henry con-
timed:
YES, Bouton and his people believe
that you have great stores put away in
the caves, and often they have thought
OF attacking and robbing you or forcing
you TO give up Your secret as 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
jewellers 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
now need every aid
Henry called to him:
CdunOt so Win you
"iou cannot?" asked the Prophet in
surprise
Il cannot
Il will not try to change your resolu-
ton, said the Prophet. 1.-The Lord is
working in your heart in his own way,
and to urge my advice would be flying
IN the face Of Providence He paused,
stroked his long beard and looked I'D 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
n dream. In my heart shall pray for
thee, and may all be WE'LL
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 Knshar, and he
said: