Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-08-24
CHAPTER VIu.-(ContinuedJ

CHAPTER VIII.-(Continued
The major waved his hand and Jean
Marat. always obedient as a dog, did go
away; but he was more than ever con-
yinced that he was acting in strict &C
eordance with his masters wishes, though
apparently in opposition to his orders.
Guard duty was the one onerous and
thoroughly disagreeabe service, against
which both Colin and Robert rebelled at
heart. Yet never soldiers walked at a
post more conscientiously. Since the
storm q guard had been kept stationed
on the peninsula near the wreck, to pre-
vent Indians and other thieves from
plundering. 1t was a lonely place, where
no alarm less than q musket shot could
attract attention.
At this point Colin Morton was sta
toned at - o'clock; and here he must
remain till ., when the relief would
come.
Up and down the post he paced, cas-
Ing the load of his musket by bringing
1t to a support" or Garry" He stood
for a few seconds, looking out at the
wreck and comforting himself with the
thought that he would be relieved and
could return to the barracks and go to
sleep, for he still felt the effect Of his
injuries.
~stHark! what was thatT
A stone had rolled down the slope and
splashed into the water. Something
must have moved the stone.
Halt! Who goes thereY he demand
ed
No response. But there could be no
doubt that he heard heavy, suppressed
breathing nearby. He waited for a min
Rte, and was about to go on again, when
his quick eyes caught the CLEAN of some
thing In front. Another instant, and,
with the spring of a panther, the red
ASSASSIN was on him.
The furious Indian thought to bear his
victim to the earth, but the young white
mans gymnastic and military training
stood him in good need. Leaping back
to avoid the onset, he thrust the bayonet
at the arm that held the uplifted knife.
The angular steel plunged through the
muscles, and the knife rang upon the
socks.
Maddened with pain, the Indian tore
Ais arm from the bayonet, and with his
other hand seized the musket and at
once Il struggle began for its possession
Skill triumphed over brute strength
With Il quick, dexterous movement Co
An threw out his right foot, caught the
left foot of his antagonist, and throwing
all his power into the effort he sent the
giant head first to the ground The
guards came running down, the sergeant
earrsing a lantern, and they found Colin
painting over the bleeding and uncon-
scious body of Fish Hawk.
What is this? How did this hap
PEN" asked the astonished corporal Of
The guard
Colin told him all the circumstances;
and enc of the men proposed that they
should throw the red ruffian into the
Sount and have done with him. The
corporal very properly refused to com
ply with this request. He sent for the
officer OF the day; and that gentleman
down lust as Fish Hawk had come back
30 cOnsciousness.
The willy Indian knew that he had at
length placed himself in the power Of
military law, so he determined to play
drunk He succeeded wonderfully. He
6rst panjfested a curiosity to know
wher he was; and on being informed, he
asked,
What's all the fuss? What does this
MeanF'
1T means" said the officer of the day,
THAT YOU must go to the guard-house."
The Indian took his position in the
midst Of the guard, and staggering first
against one and then against another,
even as he was marched away. Another
guard was left in Collins place, and he
went APP to the guard-room with the Off
ser OF the day-a young man of his own
age nymed Reynolds, and a recent gradu-
ate o. West Point.
Ara you hurt" asked Mr.. Reynolds,
who bad shown much interest in Colin.
Il think not; but l am still stiff, and
khat fellow is the stronger man. replied
Colin,
Yes said the young officer, and he
came 20 XIII YOU.