Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-08-10

81 thank her for so much; and some
time, perhaps, l will reward her by per-
hitting her to have a glimpse
of him for an hour-or. at
least, minute. But not now, Kamai-
akan,- till am well assured that
no thought but of me can ever find its
way into his heart. Come, let us 90
forward. We will find the treasure,
and will give it to my lord and
lover
Shall we bring the paclz-horse with
us?" asked the Indian.
Yes, if he can find his way among
these rocks. The earthquake has made
changes here. See how the water
pours from this spring! 1t has already
made a stream down the valley. It
shall guide us whittier we are going"
leaving their own horses, they "a.
vanced with the mule. But the trail.
rough enough at best, was now we'll.
nigh impossible. Masses of rock had
fallen from above; large assures and
crevasses had been formed in the floor
OF the gorge, from some of which
steaming vapors escaped, while others
gave forth streams Of water. The
darkness added to the difficulties Of the
way, for, although the sky was now
clear, the gloom was deceptive, and
things distant seemed near. Occasion
ally heavy, irregular sound would
break the stiffness, as some projection
OF cliff became loosened and tumbled
down the steep declivitv.
Semitzin, however, held on her way
fearlessly and without hesitation, and
the Indian with the pack horse fol-
lowed as best he might, now and then
losing sight for q moment Of the
slight, grayish figure in front Of him.
At length she disappeared behind the
jutting profile Of promontory which
formed main angle OF the gorge.
When he came up with her she was
kneeling beside the PROSTATE form Of
man, supporting his head upon her
knee.
Kamaiakan approached and looked
at the face OF the man, which was pale;
the eyes were closed. A streak Of
blood from wound On the head de-
scended over the right side Of the fore
head.
as he dead?" the Indian asked.
"He is not dead" replied Semitzin.
ga flying stone has struck him; but his
heart Asats; he will be we'll again"
She poured some water from hsr can.
teen over his face, and bent her ear
over his lips. Gle breathes," she said.
Slipping one arm beneath his neck. she
loosened the shirt at his throat and
then stopped and kissed him "Be
alive for me, love-" she murmured.
'My lie Is yours
This exhortation seemed to have
some effect. The man stirred slightly.
and emitted sigh. Presently he NUT
tered, ~ can-lick him-yetr'
"He will live. Princess" remarked
MAMMALIAN. s'But where IL the treas
ure?'
"My treasure is herer' was her re-
ply; and again she bent to kiss the
half-conscious man, who knew not OF
his good fortune. After an interval
she added, ut is in the hollow beneath
that archway. Go down three PAGES:
on the wall at the left you will feel a
ring Pull 1t outwards, and the stone
will give way. Behind it lies the chest
in which SIS jewels are. But remem-
Der your promise!''
Kamaiakan peersd into the hollow,
shook his head as one who loves not
his errand, and stepped in. The black
shadow swallowed him up. Semitzin
paid no further attention to him,
but vas absorbed in minis
tering to her patient, whose
strength was every moment being
augmented, though he was not yet
aware of his position. But all at once
choking sound came from within the
cave, and in a few moments Kamai-
akan staggered mp out of the shadow,
and sank dowl eacross the threshold OF
the arch.
..Semitzin," he gasped. in faint
voice, 1.-The curse Of the gods il upon
the spotl The air within Ii poisonous.
It w.thers the limbs and stops the
breath. No one may touch the treas
ure and live. Let Ms gor'
"The gods do not love those who
fear" replied the princess. contemptu'
Beauty Is blood Deep.
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