Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-22

NAt~AIA WIN AhelE THIS
IF they lay hands on us and attempt
to detain Ne, fire, and We'll willingly in
cur the risk of being hit. And, mark
me. remember Girty and Du Quesnew
said the pioneer, when. with his two
companions, Fleming and Logston, he
was ready to leave the fort.
Il think it would be we'll" said Joel
for each of US to conceal some kind of
a weapon under our hunting frocks I've
an idea that we shall feel the need on
'em afore we get back"
1T is well thought Of" replied Boone
Our hunting knives will answer tho
purpose"
Enjoining it upon the men to observe
well their instructions, the gates were
opened and the three men passed out:
and their friends who remained watched
their footsteps with intense interest
They were met within the specified dis
lance by a numerous party. among
whom were three Frenchmen, Girty, Nc
kee and several chiefs.
THAT does not agree with my notions
of a friendly and honorable treaty" said
Reynolds, who, with his rife at loop
hole, was observing all that was trans
pIrlng. There are too many there
they mean no good; keep a sharp look
OUT
y discussion of considerable length
now ensued: and so far as those at the
station could judge by appearance, ev-
erythlng was going on in the most
amicable manner. But Reynolds did not
relax his vigilance; he declared that on
this occasion he would not be deceived
by Indian cunning and French duplicity;
and the settlers being left under his
command, he ordered every man to cover
with their rifles the bodies of those near
est the captain and his associates and
not to take their eyes for a single mo-
ment from the sights.
The wisdom of this advice was soon
apparent. The good humOr of the
frenchmen and the principal warriors
seemed to increase. Innis Mckee drew
near to Reynolds and looked eagerly
forth
They will shake hands soon" she
said. land that will be the signal for
selling them
Innis stood pale and anxious at a
loophole; for she had at that instant
caught a view of the form of her father.
and he was very near Captain Boone.
Reynolds quickly perceived her agita,
ton and guessed the cause.
Don't fire at McKee," he said, in @
low voice to his comrades.
Il thank you very muchr' exclaimed
Innis: ''for I know he does not deserve
mercy at your hands,"
THE service you have rendered us,
fair Innis, justly entities you to consid.
eration," replied Reynolds.
80 last ha iS FROM,
l wish him to be- that his death could
scarcely shock me more than his life;
and yet l cannot see him within range
of your rifles without a feeling of hor-
ror. Look! look! they stretch forth their
handsr' cried the maiden.
Instantly the women screamed with
alarm, for they beheld the captain and
his men seized by the savages: for the
moment they had extended their hands
they were grasped by the powerful war
riors, who attempted to drag them
away.
A desperate struggle had already COM
menced when the sharp crack of more
than dozen well-aimed rifles scattered
their enemies like autumn leaves. The
athletic pioneers dashed down those
nearest them and ran toward the fort
unhSl a hSdf SHON CT VI DdllS.
Andrew and Ebony, who had been
stationed at the gate for that purpose,
opened it in haste, and the brave men
threw themselves in, bleeding from a few
slight wounds, and painting with exer-
ton.
well done, my gallant boysw cried
the captain, as he precipitately entered
the block-house. THAT fire was a lev
eler''
"They fell down strangely" said Mr..
Fleming.
''LittleTurtle has gone under. 1 rather
reckon" added Joel, casting from him
knife stained with deep crimson spots.
you've made a fine treaty, I sup
poser said Aston, with a smile
eve will leave you to draw your own
differences from what has just hap.
pened,' replied Fleming.
did you see Captain Du Quesne?"
asked Mr.. Aston.
Captain Boone colored, and seemed
panied and embarrassed.
Yes. we've seen him! we've seen
himw exclaimed Logston, emphatically.
And then, as if to divert his thoughts
from the subject, he trod on Vesuvius'
tail, putting him into a towering passion
and making him more than ever anxious
to worry Andrew and Ebony.
THE fact of the case Is" said Boone,
seriously, that our friend Logston be-
lieves he has made discovery. Captain
Du Quesne and Monsieur lie Bland are
the same"
The same"' cried Aston, turning
pale
'Identially the same" returned Joel,
with a scowl.
1T cannot be, it cannot ber' he ex-
claimed. What do you think, Captain
Boone?"
Il am of Joers opinion replied the
latter.
and you. Mr.. FIeming?' resumed AL
ston."
''I'n venture to make the assertion
that if Du Quesne were to die this very
moment there wouldn't be such a man
as LIE Bland on the face of the earth"
A dark frown passed over the usually
placid face of Mr.. Aston. IF this is
indeed true" he said at length, this
very hand shall punish the perfdy of the
villainr'
"Pervidin' I don't get my eyes on him
fustw muttered Joel, while Vesuvius
growled in concert, and Andrew and
Ebony withdrew to the further part of
the fort, influenced by the most prudent
motives.
Boone remarked that it was certain
Du Quesne, notwithstanding all the va
porings of Girty, had no cannon, and
therefore he should not think of surren-
dering, as he was of the opinion that
they could not take the place without
ordnance.
Go be continued.l
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