Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1906-03-22
THE RED STORM
Or the Days of Daniel Boone
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B y e L o B N S o
CHAPTER XII.


recalled her from state bordering o
unconsciousness. She looked around he
like one dreaming and wondering wher
she was. The birchen vessel touched tn
shore.
'Step out" said Starlight, and Ro
salthe obeyed in silence. The Indial
maiden drew the canoe out of the waite
and secreted it among the reeds ant
bushes.
That operation being completed, sh
motioned to Rosalthe to follow her an(
walked with noiseless and gliding foot
steps into the forest. Starlight proceed
ed in this manner until our heroine wa!
nearly exhausted, and could with diff
Guilty keep pace with her more practicet
conductress; which the latter perceivng
went forward more slowly, stopping
often to assist her over rough places
The way was so dark and lonely tina
Rosalthe quered whether human foot
ever had pressed that soil before, OF
whether a human voice ever broke the
stiffness of the solemn woods.
They reached an Indian hut or lodge
and it was a spot so hemmed in by
stupendous forests, that it seemed to Ro-
salthe completely hidden from the OBJ
servation of the living.
The maidens entered the lodge; 1t was
without an occupant. Starlight point
ed to a couch of skins, and our heroine
was glad to avail herself of the privilege
Of resting upon it; while the former kin
cled a fire and made preparations for
cooking meal.
Rosalthe was aroused from an uneasy
slumber produced by exhaustion, and
food set before her. OF these viands she
partook without hesitation, resolved to
appear as unconcerned and heroic as
possible before her strange companion.
While she was thus employed Star
Light was busly engaged In compound
ing various paints, for what purpose
Rosalthe was at loss to conceive. When
the latter had ceased eating, and pushed
the food from her, the Indian maiden
approached with the pigments she had
prepared, and the object became appar-
ent. Rosalthe drew back in alarm.
Foolish maiden"' exclaimed Star
Light. What do you fear? Water will
make these coors disappear. What l
am about to do Is necessary to your
safety. l must make you look like one
of my people,"
Swear that you will keep faith with
me, and that l shall return in safety to
Boonesborough," said Rosalthe.
II swear" returned Starlight. "By
the Great Spirit"
Then l submit; do with me as you
will"
white Cloud Is proud" said the In
dian girl, after a pause. "She Is vain
of her beauty; she fears that these col
Wi hok
Tongue will no longer love her."
II am ready-put 1t on" replied Ro-
ealthe, submitting herself patiently to
Starlight
The Cherokee girl gazed an instant at
the handsome features of Rosalthe, and
sighed.
starlight is sad and unhappy" said
our heroine, kindly. "Smooth-Tongue
has made her heart heavy by his deceit. |
Let her forget him. he is bad"
Forget him, that White Cloud may
remember him" retorted the Indian |
girl. angrily.
"Star-Light Is wrong; jealousy and |
grief have blinded her eyes. But the |
time will come when she will see clear
ly," replied Rosalthe.
The heart of Starlight seemed to
relent; she commenced laying the colors |
upon Rosalthe's face with no ungentle /
hand, while the latter sat uncomplain-
ingly before the blazing fire, that she
might see to complete the novel opera
ton. When this part of the singular
toilet was finished, the Indian girl pro-
ceeded to unfasten her hair, which was
confined by a band, and let 1t fall un-
restrained over her neck and shoulders
In a short time Rosalthe's dark tresses
were arranged to suit the fancy of Was
sahauza. From a willow basket, In one
corner Of the lodge. she produced an
Indian dress, In all respects like her
own.
Our heroine made no objections. but
suffered herself to be attired In the cos
tune OF savage life. When the whole
was completed, Starlight herself looked
at her with wonder and admira ton; for
Rosalthe appeared quite as charming In
her new apparel as in her own legitimate
style Of dress.
"Goodv exclaimed Starlight, holding
a small mirror before her unresistine
captive. Rosalthe glanced at the image
reflected, and could not repress an in
voluntary exclamation Of astonishment.
You'll be jealous of me, now, I'm
sure" she said, with a faint smile.
IF l thought you could speak the
truth. I should not hate you," rejoined
Starlight, a portion Of her former
sternness returning.
Let Starlight and White Cloud be
said Rosalthe, In a kindly tone.
The maiden made no reply, but taking
hand, led her from the lodge
There Is a village not far from
here" said the former, whom they had
walked q short distance. "You will be
Iafe there, for you shall dwell In my
lodge, and am the daughter Of q DOW.
erful chief. You must not try to escape.
for that might bring evil upon you.
will tell our young men that you come
from our cousins. the wyandots, on &C
,ount Of q young chief who loved you,
but whom you despissd. This tale win ,
recount for your appearance among u
Z you follow my directions. Speak to
40 one, and leave the rest to me-"
CHAPTER XIII.
A walk Of half an hour brousht the 9
naidsns to the Cherokee village, which
consisted Of about twenty lodges, bsins o
,nly q minor branch Of that once power Q
ul nation.
Starlight was passing rapidly among q
he huts followed BY Roaaitha vb>o a | q