The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-05-12
CHAPTER XVIII

Ahan NorWood raised Simon Kenton
from the ground, and discovered that
blood was flowing from the sleeve of his
hunting shirt. He instantly barred the
left arm, and found that ball had lodg-
ed in it just below the left shoulder.
He then proceeded to bind his handker-
chief tightly about the limb, in order to
stop the profuse hemorrhage. Kenton
soon revived, and sturdily protested that
the wound was mere scratch, and that
he should have no difficulty in going for
ward according to their original inten-
tons.
A fire was kindled, and a choice piece
of venison which they had brought with
them cooked for their evening meal. Ken
tons wounded arm had ceased bleeding.
and he protested to feel much refreshed,
and in good spirits. He proposed that
they should proceed toward a Cherokee
village which was situated in south
eastern direction. If Rosalthe had been
carried there by any of the war parties
the greater portion of the distance was
probably accomplished by water, which
would etfectually battle pursuit In the or
binary way; consequently, to learn any,
thing of Rosalthe, providing that she
had been thus abducted, the chances of
success would be greatest to take tho
nearest way to the village, and trust TO
circumstances and their own resources
for the rest.
Before morning Norwood perceived
that his companion began to falter: his
foot pressed the soil less firmly; he gave
evident signs of exhaustion, and his
breathing grew hurried. His haggard
features and toilsome tread checked the
impatience and excited the pity of Allan.
This Is not right" he exclaimed.
stopping suddenly. "You are exerting
yourself beyond your strength"
II believe" said Kenton, family.
"that the blood has started again"
Norwood FASTENED to examine the
wound, and found that the handkerchief
had been displaced by his exertion In
walking and the bleeding had commenc-
ed anew, and was very profuse. The
handkerchief was again adjusted and
they were on the point of moving on
when the bark of dog attracted their
attention. Kenton leaped to his feet
and laying his right hand heavily unon
Allan's shoulder, said, in tone that sent
the blood upon its way with a Quicker
impulse:
THAT Is an Indian dog; we are pur-
sued. Nothing remains for us but to
run for our lives, and break the trail"
replied Kenton.
LET us lose no time, then. fear
more for you than for myself: yonr
strength may fail on account of that nm
fortunate wound"
when my strength fails, then you
must leave me to my fate" said Ken
ton, calmly.
'.NeYer, while / have lifo," said his
companion. "It were shame indeed for
me to abandon a brave man In the hour
of his most pressing need. May heaven
save me from that heinous sinr'
The young men now exerted their ut
most strength to evade their savage pur-
suers, but occasionally the bark of a
dog admonished them that they were still
unsuccessful.
1--WE can never elude them while that
dog is after u.s." said Kenton, at length.
I'VE must wait till he comes up and
shoot him."
THAT will be a dangerous experiment.
for the Indians are probably not far be-
hind him."
Its our only chance; SO you may go
on. l will stop and dispatch him."
Rather reverse that proposition, for
l am in better condition than you"
But Kenton would not change his res