Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-05-30

tard in French TO the Iroquos woman,
you will have a lesson this night
which will teach you to side against
your own people,
"You half bred mongrel," 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 a thousand at
your back, could not make your way
into a little house with a few poor
husbandmen within II! 1t Is no Won
der that your fathers people have cast
you out"
The evil face of the Bastard grew
livid as he listened to the scornful
words which were Kissed at him by tie
captive. He strobe across to her. and,
taking her hand, he thrust the fore
finger into the burning bowl Of his
pipe. She made no effort to remove
II, but sat with perfectly set face
through the open door at the evening
sunlight and the little groups Of chat
tering Indians. He watched her keen
~ in the hope Of hearing a cry or see
ing some spasm Of agony upon her
face, but at last, with a curse, he
dashed down her hand and strobe from
the hut. She thrust her charred finger
into her bosom and laughed.
HE is a good for naughtv she cried.
HE does not even know how to tor
ture. Now, could have got a cry out
of him. am sure Of 1t. But you.
monsieur, you are very whiter'
ut was the sight Of such hellish
deed. All, IL we were but set face to
face, l with my sword he with that
weapon he chose, he should pay for it
with his hearts blOodr'
The Indian woman seemed surprised.
at is strange to me-" she said, that
you should think Of what befans me
when you are yourself under the same
shadow. But our fate will be as
said You are TO die Mt the stake
She is to be given to the dog who has
left US"
adele. Adele! What shall do?"
He tore his hair in his helplessness
and distraction.
"No, no, fear not, Amory, for my
heart will not fail me. What is the
pang Of death if it binds us together?''
THE younger chief pleaded for you.
saying that the Mitche Manitou had
stricken you with madness. as could
be seen by your swimming to their
canoe, and that a blight would fall
upon the nation if you were led to the
stake But the Bastard said that love
came often like madness among the
palefaces and that 1t was that alone
which had driven you. Then it was
agreed that you should die and that
she should go to his wigwam, since he
had led the war party. AS for me,
their hearts were bitter against me,
and also am to iie by the pine splin-
ters."
when IL it to be?" asked De Gait
nat
"Now; at }1g. have gone to
make all reUGE Ju have time
yet. for | am ID . ...u-.
"Amory. Amory. ,,uld we not die to
gether now" cried Adele throwing
her arms round her husband. IF it be
sin, it is surely sin which will be for
given us. Let US CO. dear. Let us
leave these dreadful people and this
cruel world and 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 wait until it is their pleas
ure to pluck you? See Already the
glare of their fire beats upon the tree
trunks, and you can hear the howlings
of those who thirst for your blood.
You have said rightly, White Lily.
There lies the only path for you"
But how to take it?
Omega glanced keenly at the two
warriors who stood as sentinels at the
door of the hut. They had turned
away, absorbed in the horrible prepa-
rations which were going on. Then
she rummaged deeply within the folds
of her loose gown and pulled out a
small pistol with two brass barrels
and double triggers in the form of
winged dragons. 1t was only toy to
look at, all carved and scrolled and
Paris gunsmith. For its beauty the
seigneur had bought 1t at his last visit
to Quebec, and yet 1t might be useful,
too and 1t was loaded In both barrels.
at meant to use 1t on myself" said
she as she slipped 1t into the hand of
De Catinat. But now am minded to
show them that can die as an Onon-
daga should die and that am worthy
to have the blood of their chiefs In my
veins. Take it, for swear that will
not use it myself unless it be to fire
both bullets into that Bastards heart"
A flush Of joy shot over De Catinat
as his fingers closed round the pistol.
Here was indeed a key to unlock the
gates of peace. Adele had laid her
cheek against his shoulder and laughed
with pleasure.
"You will forgive me, dear" he
whispered.
Forgive you! ! bless you and love
you with my whole heart and SOUL"
They had sunk on their knees togeth-
er when three warriors entered the hut
and said a few abrupt words to their
country woman. She rose with
smile
.'They are waiting for me-" said she.