The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-06-16
CHAPTER XVI.


Captain Boone stationed his men In
the block-house to command view Of
the parties, and where they could cover
them with their rifles.
"If they lay hands on us and attempt
to detain us, fire, and Wen willingly in
cur the risk Of being hit. And, mark
me, remember Girty and Du Quesnew
said the pioneer, when, with his two
companions, Fleming and Logston, he
was ready to leave the fort.
II think It would be well,". said JOEL
''for each Of US to conceal some kind of
weapon under our hunting frocks. I've
| an idea that we shall feel the need on
EN- afore we get back"
| ut Is well thought Of" replied Boone
"Our hunting knives will answer thu
purpose"
| Enjoining 1t upon the men to observe
well their instructions, the gates were
opened and the three men passed out:
and their friends who remained watched
their footsteps with intense interest
They were met within the specified dis
lance by numerous party. among
whom were three Frenchmen, Girty, Nc
Kee and several chiefs.
THAT does not agree with my notions
of friendly and honorable treaty." said
Reynolds, who, with his rife at a loop
hole, was observing all that was trans
piring. There are too many there;
they mean no good; keep a sharp look
out"
A discussion of considerable length
now ensued; and 80 far as those at the
station could judge by appearance, ev-
| erything was going on In the most
amicable manner. But Reynolds did not
relax his vigilance; he declared that on
this occasion he would not be deceived
by Indian cunning and French duplicity
and the settlers being left under his
command. he ordered every man to cover
with their rifles the bodies of those near
est the captain and his associates and
not to take their eyes for single mo-
ment from the sights.
The wisdom of this advice was soon
apparent. The good humor of the
Frenchmen and the principal warriors
seemed to increase. Innis Mckee drew
near to Reynolds and looked eagerly
forth.
'They will shake hands soon," she
said, "and that will be the signal for
seizing them"
Inpis stood pale and anxious at q
loophole; for she had at that instan,
caught view of the form of her father
and he was very near Captain Boone
Reynolds quickly perceived her agita
ton and guessed the cause.
Don't FIRE at McKee," he said, In q
low voice to his comrades.
II thank you very much!" exclaimed
Innis; "for | know he does not deserve
mercy at your hands,"
''The service you have rendered us
fair Innis justly entities you to consid
eration," replied Reynolds.
"Alas! he Is 30 different from wha,
I wish him to be, that his death coult
scarcely shock me more than his life
and yet l cannot see him within rang,
Of your rides without a feeling of hor
ror. Look! lookl they stretch forth thei
handsr' cried the maiden.
Instantly the women screamed will
alarm, for they beheld the captain ant
his men seized by the savages; for tn,
-. moment they had extended their hand
they were grasped by the powerful war
riors, who attempted to drag then
away.
A desperate struggle had already com
menced when the sharp crack Of NOR
: than a dozen well-aimed rifles scattere,
their enemies like autumn leaves. TIL
athletic pioneers dashed down thos
nearest them and ran toward the for
, under heavy shower Of balls.
Andrew and Ebony, who had bes,
stationed at the gate for that purpose
. opened It In haste, and the brave me-
!. threw themselves in. bleeding from few
slight wounds, and painting with exer
ton.
= "Well done, my gallant boysr erie
the captain, as he precipitately entere
the block-house. "That fire was a lev
eler."
"They fell down strangely" said MI
Fleming.
"Little-Turtle has gone under, I rathe
reckon" added Joel. casting from hir
a knife stained with deep crimson spot,
:; "You've made a fine treaty, I sur
r pose 2" said Aston, with q smile.
"We will leave you to draw your ow
o differences from what has Just har
r pened," replied Fleming.
"Did you see Captain Du Qussne I
asked Mr.. Aston.
Captain Boone eolored, and SCENE
v panied and embarrassed.
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