Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-06

band he made has appearance That very
day there was a barge TO start up the
river. New Orleans was all alarm and
excitement. The garrison a. Natche1
had been surprised by tho Indians, AID
nearly every soul murdered! Only six
had escaped. and four of those had this
yagy morning reached the town. GOV.
L erier had sent messengers up TO the
plantations along on the river to put the
French on their guard; and now thls
barge, full Of soldiers, WIS about to start
up to see IL any assistance was required
anywhere on the way, and in the mean
time a council Of officers was TO be held
to determine what further should be
done.
Lobois gained passage for himself and
wife. but they were forced to put up
with such accommodations as the others
had, save thai sheltered place was Tx
ed for Louise near the stern, in consid-
Grafton of her recent illness.
OF course the passage up, against the
current, was slow, the heavy barge not
making Roadway Of over three Iailes an
hour, and stopping sometimes at The few
plantations on the way. so that it was
not until the morning of the fifth day
that they reached the establishment or
Brion ST Julien. But the captain of the
boat concluded not to go up to the cha
teau, so Simon and his wife were land
ed at the mouth Of Walnut river, and
from thence they made their way up on
foot.
They had gained about half the dis
lance when they were startled, on max
ing turn upon the rivers bank, by see
ing a small canoe ahead with two In
dams in it.
Why uttered Lobois, after gazing
upon the strange scene few moments,
they are Natchez Indians. Do the vii
lains mean harm hereY
Rather a small party for that" said
Louise. upon whose mind the sight of
Ntachez had not that peculiar effect that
it had upon her companions.
But We'll watch them. Here--let us
keep further away from the bank. and
then VIC can follow item, and not be
seen. They surely mean 10 approach the
house. Come. let's hasten. and Wen have
them captured. OF course they had
hand in the dreadful massacre"
Louise made no objection to this, and
accordingly they took the cross path, and
ere long they reached the garden. Half
way up the wide path they walked, and
here they came to the closed gate OF the
bar sade; but few loud calls from 81
MN brought old Tcny forth, and they
were soon within tie enclosure The
faithful negro could at first hardly believe
his eyes. He gazed upon the 'appera-
shun," as he afterwards called ii, and
finally a big tear rolled down his sable
cheek.
Nam selle Louiset" he gasped, extend
ing his broad hands. Bless heaven!
With glistening eyes she returned the
faithful fellows grasp and salutatioI.
and then bounded away towards the
house, for she saw her father upon the
piazza; she waited not for her husband
now.
Father
The frantic parent caught his child to
his bosom, and with streaming eyes he
murmured his thanks. for in that mo-
mtnt of reunion he forgot the dark cloud
that hung over his loved one. Before
the old man had found his tongue Simon
had reached the piazza.
MY father" he uttered, forgive me IL
| am abrupt-but you have heard of the
dreadful massacre at Fort RosalieT
YES"
We'll, there are two Natchez Indians
making their way up here in a canoe.
Perhaps they know not of onr habitation.
Let men be sent out at once TO capture
them, and we will interrogate them. at
least.
That was enough for Tony, for he had
followed Simon to the house, and heard
this remark Ever since the abducr ION
of his young "mas'r and missus,' he had
longed to get hold of an Indian. and here
was chance.
only two oh UNI, dye say. Mas'r 81
mon?"
That's all, Tony"
"I'n hab 'umT' And with this the stout
Afric disappeared, and in a few moments
more he had four stout companions at
his heels on his way to the river
In the meantime, Simon followed the
marquis and his child into the house, and
when they reached the sitting room. they
lUulu 81. ltthAs IltEt lie lDOAeA uV
anu saw the marquis; then he saw Simon
Lobois, AMI then-his eye rested upon
that female form. He started to his feet
and turned pale as death. That loved
face was turned upon him; those soft
eyes, now swimming in tears, were bent
upon his own, and her name dwelt upon
his lips.
My wife, Monsieur st. Denis" said
Lobois. in malignant triumph.
20, my soul!' burst from the wretch
cd mans lips. and covering his face with
his hands. he sank back upon his chair,
Louise seemed upon the point of speak
ing, but at that moment the tramp of
feet and the sound of voices were heard
in the hall. and in a moment more the
door was thrown uneeremoniously open.