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

to be uninhabited. Of this they imme-
dlately took possession. To the sur
prise OF both parties, they perceived that
hre had recently been kindled there,
and several articles of comfort were left,
among which were pieces of venison,
mats, few undressed deerskins, etc.
Allan hailed this discovery as a sim
guar piece of good fortune, and instant
~ set himself at work to minister prop
erly to the wants of his friend. He
dressed his wound as we'll as he could,
searched for spring, brought him cool
and refreshing water, and then arranged
the mats and deerskins, and prevailed
upon him to lie down and recruit his ex-
hausted energies.
Mention complied, making efforts dur
ing the time to induce Norwood to leave
MIN there, and put a safer distance be-
tween himself and the Indians, who
might possibly be ON their trail.
Our hero was of course deaf to these
suggestions; and in short time had
the pleasure of seeing his comrade sink
into a deep and tranquil sleep. He then
klndled fire and moving about softly
commenced cooking as well as the case
would admit, some of the venison SO
providentially provided.
Whlle Allan was engaged in this man
ner, human figure darkened the lodge
door. The unexpected visitor was an
Indian maiden. When she beheld our
hero, she drew back with an exclama.
ton of surprise.
Come in" said Allan, perceiving she
was in doubt.
what does the pale face seek hereY'
she asked, with digniied air.
i don't know that it would be proper
TO make you my confidante," replied
Allan. with a smile.
coincidence sometimes makes friends"
added the Indian girl, in excellent Eng
hsh. though somewhat loftily.
know it, daughter of the red man."
answered Norwood. Are any of your
people with you?'
Il am alone; are you afraid?" replied
the maiden.
Not of you, certainly" said Norwood
with smile.
why are you so near our village ?"
inquired Starlight
"A young maiden has disappeared
from the station on the Kentucky riv.
err" rejoined our hero resolving to trust
her with the object of his mission.
such things often happen: but why
do you seek her in this direction? Do
you lay this new sin at the door of the
Cherokee? Is the red face always at
fault! Did the Great Spirit make them
nation of thieves?"
i said not so; but we seek that
which is lost in all places where there
is possibility of it's being found. Is
1t not SOP"
Know that the White Cloud is safe
she VIII return again to Boonesborough
before the next moon. Go back and tell
her friends So"
what strange thing is this you say ?"
cried Allan.
Am l speaking to the winds. that
you do not understand? Are my words
SO idle that they do not interest you? II
said that the white maiden was safe"
rejoined Starlight.
Where is she? Let me see her-let
me speak to her!" cried Allan.
What is White Cloud to your asked
Starlight, coldly, looking steadily at
Allan.
"Oh. she is much! 1 think of her and
dream of herr exclaimed Norwood.
And does she dream of your" resum.
ed Starlight, in the same tone.
ALAS, no! She does not even know
me. am impatient to know more. If
you really speak truly, lead me to Ro-
salthe," added Norwood.
Il should lead you to your death. |
You would never return to the great
fort to say that the pale maiden lives"
returned Starlight, emphatically.
'Rosalthe Is a captive among your peo-
ple-how, then, can she be safeY' ask
ed the young man.
THAT is known to me and not to
you. l will tell no MORE" said Star
Light.
You shall" cried Norwood. starting
to his feet.
THE daughter of the proud Cherokee
fears nothing. She is willing to make
the friends of the White-Cloud glad by
sending them word that she Is safe but
should you torture her with fire she
you'd tell no MORE" replied Star Light,
drawing up her person majestically.
The dignifed and assured air of the
Cherokee maiden arrested Allan In his
purpose. He stood before her irreso-
lutte and embarrassed. Before he had
recovered his self-possession, Starlight
had glided from the lodge, and disap.
peared in the forest.
ITO he continupdl