The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-12-29
CHAPTER XvnI-Continusd.

CHAPTER XyIII-Continued
She found it vacant end entered
The hunks were poorly furnished, ans
would have been pronounced unit fo
use by girls reared under different con
ditions from those which had sur
rounded Ssnkala's life, but she va.
accustomed to the fishermen and theil
ways. and viewed things as they viewed
them.
There was a crude fireplace and some
dry driftwood. but the girl knew that
the southsiders were in close proximity
and would probably be driven ashore
and she feared to kindle a fire which
would give warning of her presence.
She rolled herself in the dingy bed
clothing OF the most decent appearing
bunk and attempted to go to sleep.
She expected to awaken before dawn
when she hoped the storm would have
subsidized and she might find Dan about
the island.
How long she had lain there she had
not the time to verify, but she was
awakened frum a half doing state by
voices hom the outside. These rose
above she storm which beat upon the
frail structure with an appalling noise.
As they approached nearer and nearer
she knew that she was about to have
visitors.
Sankala had often visited the old
shack and knew of little loft in the
cook room of the structure where fish
eImen often stored their nets. Taking
two of the old quilts with her she
went into the adjoining room and
climbed into the loft.
The southsiders began to enter the
place tom all directions. They had
been driven ashore by the storm and
naturally took refuge in the camp.
They soon had cracking fire in the
fireplace, and began discussing the
days events in loud voices. Sankala
was thus enabled to learn what had
taken place on their side of the fight.
But what she wished to know above all
other things was not spoken. The
name of Dan Lapham was not men,
toned.
The storm continued throughout the /
entire night. The men talked, sang
and swore. Some tried to sleep, while 4
others planned for the following day.
Morning dawned upon the storm at
its height. # was nearly midday be-
fore il subsidized. The sea did not be-
come calm enough for the small fishing
boats until late in the afternoon. 1t
was then that the men began to leave
the place for another attack upon the
traps.
Sankala had heard their plans.
They thought they could reach the
traps and destroy them before the
1t was then the second afternoon since
the war had begun, and the southsiders
began their attack. The northsiders
were on the alert and seeing the move ,
ment of the enemy came like an ava !,
lanche to meet them.
Sankala was compelled to remain in .
conceslment, though she could see what
WAS going on through crack in the d. /,
lapidated ioof. She saw the men scat
ter on both sides and realized the plan .
of attack, and the manner OF defense.
The southsiders had divided into =,
squads, as they had planned to destroy :
the traps at one fell swoop, while the I,
northsliders OWNED their purpose and /;
met them accordingly.
Strain her eyes as she would the girl ,,
could not distinguish one from another q
among her friends They were so far Il
AWAY that they looked like speeks upon =
he water. 4
The sun went down upon the contest II
IL Il.
". They had practically abandoned :.
heir fire arms, and we're engaged in a A
iand-to- hand fight with their oars l.
There was murder in the hearts of
My few on either side, and but few -,
hots were exchanged. The casualties :,
Fere light in the afternoon engagement. n
AS darkness closed in, Sankala was
bout TO come from her hiding place n,
nd attempt an escape from the island. a.
Tut she heard a number of the south an
ders returning to the shack, and soon
armed from their talk that they had n;
cen strongly reinforced, and that 9TH ~
g were coming. 40,
The news OF the number wounded in a.,
he former days engagement had No
,ached the south shore and the fisher A.
en- rose up in their fury, joined by Iiv
any outside friends, and swore that IN.
icy would come in sufficient numbers In
sweep the river and bay of the Ger
,rthside fishermen and their traps. n;I
sanksla learned that they intended iss
renew the attack at midnight, at arm
hich time their reinforcements would :
rive in larger boats, armed to COM att,
etc the work, and that it was their ia
to win at any cost OF act,
operty or life. ter,
How to give the warning to her He
lends, was the question. The PLOT sen
re- remained in the shack while run VIII,
re- were sent in different directions to ped
ganize the men for the midnight adj sou
nee. a &C
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