The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-04

head dropped forward upon his chest
and he staggered and would have fall
en- had Adele not caught him by the
ARM
do not fear. dear Amory." she whis
pered. "Other things may happen, but
not that, for / swear to you that shall
not survive you
As they entered the Iroquois village
the squaws and warriors had rushed
toward them, and they walked through
a double line of hideous faces, which
jeered and gibed and howled at them
as they passed. Their escort led them
through this rabble and conducted
them to hut which stood apart.
An instant later an old war chief, &C
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 i'm the
doorway, looking in at the prisoners.
The Bastard was smoking a stone pipe,
and yet 1t was he who talked the most,
arguing apparently with one of the
younger savages, who seemed to come
round at last to his opinion. Finally
the old chief said a few short stern
words, and the matter appeared to be
settled
"And you, you beldam," said the Bas-
tard In French TO the Iroquois woman,
1'you will have a lesson this night
(which will teach you to side against
your own peoplev'
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 Ononda gas You
warrior-you who, with a thousand at
your back, could not make your way
into little house with a few poor
husbandmen within it! 1t is no won
der that your fathers people have cast
you out"
The evil face Of the Bastar-S grew
aivid as he listened to the -cornful
words which were Missed at him by the
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
1t. but sat with a perfectly set face
for minute or more, looking out
through the open door at the evening
sunlight and the little groups Of chat
terfng Indians. He watched her keen
ly 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 naught." she cried.
He does not even know how to tor
ture. Now, could have got cry out
If oP -
monsieur. you. are very whitev'
1T was the sight of such a helIish
deed. All, If we were but set face to
face, I with my sword, he with that
weapon he chose, he should pay for it
with his hearts bloodr'
The Indian woman seemed surprised.
1T is strange to me-" she said, that
you should think OF what befalls me
when you are yourself under the same |
shadow. But our fate will be as i |
said. You are to die at the stake. |
She is to be given to the dog who has |
left u.s."
adele, Adele! What shall I doY"
He tore his hair in his helplessness
and distraction.
mo, no, fear not. Amory, for nv
heart will not fail me. What is tho
pang Of death if it binds us togetherT'
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 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 it 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,
heir hearts were bitter against me,
and also am to die by the pine splin-
ers''
when is it to be?" asked De Cati-
lat.
Now: az once. They have gone to
make all ready. But you have time
ret, for am TO go first"
''Amory. Amory. could we not die to-
,ether now?" cried Adele. throwing
Ter arms round her husband. IF it be
i'm, it is surely sin which will be for
given us. Let us go, dear Let us
cave these dreadful people and this
'ruei WoTlu anu turn Wnere we SI1all |
ind peace"
The Indian woman's eyes flashed
With satisfaction. You have spoken
veil. White Lily" said She why
hould you wait until it is their pleas
ire to pluck you? See. Already the
-lare of their fire beats upon the tree
runks, and you can hear the howlings
II those who thirst for your blood.
lou have said rightly. White Lily.
There lies the only path for you''
But how to take it:
Omega glanced keenly at the two ,
rarriors who stood as sentinels at the ,
Ioor OF the hut They had turned
way. absorbed in the horrible prepa- ,
atoms which were going on. Then
he rummaged deeply within the folds
( her loose gown and pulled out a
mall pistol with two brass barrels
nd double triggers in the form OF
hinged dragons. 1t was only toy to
)ok at, all carved and scrolled and
raven with the choicest work of the
'aris gunsmith. For its beauty the
eigneur had bought 1t at his last visit