The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-07
CHAPTER xvII1-Continued.

Walt, worthy Sachem, DelOre you
leave, a few questions more; but first
sit down." said Graham, motioning him
to the bench.
With a look of surprise the chief
obeyed him.
did Fox say anything about-about
Captain Denham?"
HE did, said Uncas, cautiously.
WHAT"
Il cannot recall all that he said, but
I'll tell you something wonderful that
know"
What is that, Uncas?'
Captain Ralph Denham Is now sleep
ing with the dead"
You are sure OF this2"
AS sure as that see you sitting up
in that bed before me-" replied Uncas.
Colonel Graham coughed to keep
back the shout Of Joy that trembled on
his lips, and then he pressed his long,
white fingers to his eyes, and so re-
manned for several moments.
~The news pains you, said the ct'ef.
1t surprises me. 1t Is 30 sudden.
Denham was so young" gasped Ora"
ham.
death loves the young. Is that all
you want to ask?"
mo; there was one question more.
but, perhaps, as you are weary, and 1t
is so late, had better defer It.
II am not weary; early and late is all
the same to mo. Ask me the question
now"
at Is about your sister"
what of her?"
"She is very beautiful.
$50 have heard white men say be.
fore. But what's the question you
would ask?" said the chief, turning his
strong black eyes on Graham's agitated
face.
30 you know of any man that she Is
going to marryG" asked the colonel, win
a slight tremor In his voice.
Il do not. Why do you ask2'
Il am single, and In my own lands
have great wealth and large estates. L
have seen none OF my own country
women that would care TO marry, nor
- ave I seen any other woman In any
land. though 1t has been my fortune to
SEQ most lands under the sun. shall
leave your beautiful country as soon as
nv Emission here is ended, and II your
sister would go with me-"
stop. Colonel Graham" interrupted
the chief, You were about to say you
would make Untilla Of the Montauks
your wife If she would promise to go
with your"
was.
You should ask her"
"Oh, Of course, shall do that.
But" continued Uncas. i would
love or marriage"
aWhy should / nota am gray, but
am still man In my prime. Ny
troubles are over, and I can give my
time to the happiness Of wife"
Uncas was about to reply; but before
the first syllable passed his lips, shrill.
croaking voice called through the chinks
in the logs.
beouni YOU keer fob a wife? how did
YOU keer for de brudder dat loved en-
trusted YEP you kilt himl kilt him! kilt
him! trubble never leaves de MUIR
Course the hag!" cried Graham, his
ewes protruding from his head, and his
sharp face ashy with fear.
Uncas was even more excited. Inc
lamp fell from his hand, and was ex-
tinuuished on the floor, so hiding his
timidity.
II will go. ! shall see you again;
this was all he could say. And the tall,
strong man now as frightened as child
ct an imagined bugaboo, dashed out Of
the house.
In the meantime Captain Fox drew
the precious boxes up close to the hre
and arranging them into something Ike
a couch. he lit cigar, and stretched
himself out on top of them.
Don sat down near by, with a weary
look on his shrewd Scotch face, and nj!
doubled up hands under his chin:
aTired, DOM" asked the Captain, anx
ious to talk to some one rather thai
from any interest he had IN the poo
lads condition.
Il am, SIR" replied Don.
Let me see, Don; how long have yo'
been with me?"
"A wear next August, SIR" said Don
still looking at the fire, but with harde
expression upon his young face.
sAh, Don, fear you will never b
sufficiently grateful to me for savln
Won. You were the only one On tina
chip that did not perish.
and sometimes wish had per
ished at the same time, said the lad
with bitter ring in his voice.
@Then would have had no cabi
boy, eha"
slave
"Come, come, nay lad. some day 20
will be captain In command OF shi
like the WanGerer; the ocean viii y
your homo. and every land viii Fay 20
tribute
IF over command ship like yours,
replied the boy, i hope some man-o
war will catch me and my crew an
swing us all up to the yardarm. II
AFRAID that will be my fate II stay wit
you long.
Instead OF being angry at this r.
tort, Captain Fox blew out q long pu
Of smoke, and laughed long and loud.
-Egad. Don. you are very hard on m
gerry hard, indeed; have no dou
out you would hang me and ali n
Grew in the morning If you hal yo'
way. Now, tell me the truth, wouidn
youY"
bluntly.
@Gadi do like boyish candor. W
once . boy, just like you, but naa .
the same hatred OF pirates; indeed,
way in much trouble to decide wnetne
when became man. should ROB
horseback or on a ship. But YOU
,,sed 10 this life after bit. Now.
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