Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-10-06

dreadful woods shot a pang through
both their hearts which 10 thought OF
death could have done. De Catinat's
head dropped forward upoc his chest.
and he staggered and would have fail
en- had Adele not caught him by the
arm.
no not fear. dSar Amory.- she whis-
perel "Other things may happen, but
not that. FOR swear 10 you that I shall
not survive you"
As they entered the Iroquois village
the sQuaws and warriors had rushed
toward them. and they walked through
double line OF bideous faces. which
jeered and gibed and howled at them
as they passed Their escort led them
through this rabble and conducted
them 10 n hut which stood apart
An instant later an old war chief. ac-
companied by two younger braves and
by the bearded half Dutch Iroquois
who had led the attack upon the manor
house. strolled over and stood In the
doorway. looking IN at the prisoners.
The Bastard was smoking a stone pipe.
and yet IL was he who talked the most.
arguing apparently with one OF the
younger savages. who seemed TO come
round at last 90 his opinion. Finally
the old chief said a few short stern
words. and the matter appeared 10 be
settled
And you. YOU beldam." said the Bas-
tard IN French q The Iroquois woman.
you VIII have lesson this night
which VIII teach YOU to side against
your own people,
"Nou half bred mouCrel" replied the
fearless old woman. you should take
that hat from your head when YOU
speak TO one In whose veins runs the
best blood Of the Onondagas. You a
warrior-you who. with q thousand at
your back. could not make your way
into q little house with a Few poor
husOandmen within il, II is 40 won
der that your fathers people have cast
you out"
The evil face Of the Bastard grew
liyid o. be listened 20 the scornful
words which were Kissed M him bv the
captive. He Strobe across 20 her. and.
taking he- hand. DE thrust the fore
finger into the burning bowl OF his
pipe. She made no effort 70 remove
Il. but sat with q perfectly set face
Tor minute or more, looking out
through the open door az the evenir.
sunlight and tho little groups of chat.
tering Indians lie watched her keen.
Is in the hone on hearing q cry. or see.
Ing some snasm ~ agony upon her
face. bat at last with curse. he
dashed down her hand and strobe fro,r
The hut. She thrust her charred finger
into her bosom and laughed.
HE is good for naught" she cried
lie does not even know how 90 tor
ture. Now. I could have got CRY ont
u him. ! am sure OF g. But YOU
monsieur. you are very whltew
1T was The sight ~ such q hcllish
deed All. II we were but SET face O.
face, ! with my sword. hc with that
weapon he chose. De should pay FOR 70
with his hearts hlood"'
The Indian woman seemed surprised
1t Is strange 70 me-" she said. "that
you should think 20 what bcfaus me
when You are yourself under the same
shadow. But -llr fate viii Dee as
said. You are 90 die at the stake
She IS 20 be given % the dog who has
left u.s."
adele. Adele, What shall ! dog"
lie tore his hair an his holplessness
and distraction
NO. no. fear not. Amory. FOR my
heart VIII uot fail me. What IS The
pang OF death - Il binds Us together
The younger chief pleaded for YOU.
saying that the Mitche Manitou had
stricken you with madness. as could
be seen 10y your swimming 20 their
canoe. ana that blight would fail
upon the nation II you were led 10 the
stake But the Bastard said that love
came often Ike madness among the
palefaces ana that Il was that alone
which had driven you. Then IL was
agreed that YOU should die and that
she should 50 70 his wigwam, since he
had led the war party. AS FOR me
their hearts were bitter against me.
and also am 20 die by the pine splin.
tiers"
When is it 20 beY' asked De Gait
nat
'Now; az once. They have gone 70
make all ready. But you have time
set, for / am 90 go FIRST"
'Amory, Amory, could we not die TO
gether nowT cried Adele. throwing
her arms round her husband If IL be
| sin, u is surely a sin which Will be FOR
| given us. Let Us go, dear Let US
leave these Dreadful people and this
cruel world aud turn where we shall
find peace"
The Indian woman's eyes flashed
with satisfaction you have spoken
well. White Lily" said she "Why
should YOU wa.t until il is their pleas
ure % pluck youl See. Already the
| glare of their FIRE beats upon the tree
| trunks, and you can hear the howlings
J Of those who thirst FOR your blood
/ You have said rightly, White Lily
There lies the only path for you"
But how 90 take 81?
Omega glanced keenly at the two
warriors who stood as sentinels at the
| door OF the hut They had turned