The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1906-02-21
CHAPTER x.


resolves, and firm and persevering in the
execution of its purposes The events at
Bsonesborongh, in which Providence had
anade him an actor, called out the latent
covers of his mind. and stimulated him
20 promp, and decisive efforts in regard
10 Rosalthe Immediately afte. the de-
parture of Logston. Captain Boone sum
moned some of the most experienced of
&is little garrison around him. to learn
1heir respective views in relation TO the
course most proper to pursue under ex-
SITTING circumstances. 1t was finally de-
rcided that two or three persons of ex-
.pcrience should steal quietly from the
fort to find the gentle maiden. Kenton.
Ballard and Allan Immediately offered
their services.
Ballard affected TO regard our hero
with considerable contempt, for he prid-
ed himself not little on his skill in
rwDodcrafi, and did not wish TO be CON
midered on level with those less expert
WIN had perchance never followed
srall or slain an Indian.
IF this Ohio fellow goes with us. we
cant expect anything good will be likely
M happen" he said 10 Kenton. in a
voice sufficiently loud for Allan 10 hear.
why notg' asked Kenton.
-Hes got no knowledge OF these kind
~ things. He wouldn't know an Indian
trail from n rabbit path. And as for
rifle shootin'. / don't suppose he could
nit the bigness Of man at fifty yards,
IN firing as many times"
Perhaps YOU underrate his abilities"
answered Kenton.
~. Z. -.
Eorted Ballard. I'm called the shrewd-
est reader of human character in Ken
fncky, ! don't often make mistakes la
ahem kind of matters. The chap is too
quiet to be anything; he's got no cour-
axe, and if he has, he hasn't skill enough
10 follow trail As sure as he goes
s1methin' viii break"
-Quiet your apprehensions, sir,'' said
Allan, approaching the scout "Do your
own duty, and if / fail to discharge
Aiine, the blame will not be attributed
20 you"
That's all very WE'LL" replied Ballard
unabashed. I've heard people talk just
90 afore, and then be off in the time of
danger"
Come, Ballard, don't be hard You'll
wound the young mans feelings" inter-
posed Kenton.
Ugh" exclaimed Ballard, initiating
Ehc short, cultural sound peculiar TO the
Indian tribes. II reckon his feelin's
min't much finer nor mine nor yours.
%iu't disposed to put my reputation on
o. level with a green hand like him."
The cool contemptuous manner and
tmsulting language of the spy thoroughly
lfnw al fpH ,.f
ang down, with strong effort, the feel
Engs of wounded pride and impatience
&hat were ranking within, he stepped
forward and laid his hand upon Bal
Nzrd's shoulder, and closing it until the
Singers seemed sinking into the flesh. said
IN hoarse whisper:
sCease this foolish bravado; or, IL you
tnzsst quarrel, wait until we are outside
izisc fort, when we will settle it like men. y
The features of the scout grew pale,
sand then flushed with anger; he threw
IN savage look at Norwood, and grasped
Ehe handle of his hunting knife Simon
Mention instantly seized Billiards. arm,
m1d wrenched the weapon from his hand
Are ye madmen." cried Boone, who
&ppeared at that moment, and saw what
jvvxs taxing place. what means this?
why are ye wrangling? Is there not
k<shfing enough to be done, without cut
rxBg each others threats? Ballard, you
are always too fast. Your Immature will
.trsst your life, ultimately; but will risk
Gals young man with you. No more de-
pay-cf with you, and do the best you
ican-"
Everything being in readiness. the gate
iwas opened, the trio took leave OF their
Hxiends, and left the fort, followed by
xhe prayers and good wishes Of all who
lxemained.
They proceeded down the river. the
sncout leading the way in sullen and om-
I1nous silence. II was evident that he
Pad not recovered his temper. He fully
Ircsolved as he strobe on, that Allan
should not accompany them, but return
20 Boonesborough, or dispose of him
IseIf In any other manner he saw fit.
with lowering countenance, and deter
lnElned air, he stopped, and returning to
iKcnton, addressed him as follows:
I you've heerd my opinion about that
young chap from Ohio, and mean to
;nbide by ii, and act up to it. He may
IEo any way he pleases, and do what
|he pleases. but he can't 90 with me-
jGhat's settled
twill vouch for Mr.. Norwood's courage
Iand address,"
3'Well, If you like him. YOU can 60
with him, and wen part company" re-
&nrned the scout, doggedly.
Allan had gained sufficient knowledge
iof Billiards. character to enable him