Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-11-01

up.
Signal them to approach" he said,
grimly.
With a heavy heart, Charlie moved
away to obey this behest.
| Colonel Gray made a brief speech to
his men, telling them that every man
must respect the promise which had
been given to these Indians, and that
their safety must be guaranteed. He
ordered several of the men to stand in
front of the women, and then in a dig
nified manner awaited the approach
Of the delegation.
The time of waiting was not long.
Iron Nation, "a man with a lowering,
repulsive-l looking face soon appeared,
followed by nine of his braves.
All the Indians were wrapped from
neck to feet in blankets. which they
held closely about them.
| After the usual solutions were ex-
changed, Iron Nation took his place In
front of his men, opposite Colonel
Gray.
L
er to begin, took the initiative.
You are unarmed, Iron Nation?"
A grunt in the affirmative was the
only reply.
| Sit" pointing to the ground.
A decided shake Of the head.
Pipe"
"Um. No Pipe"
Feeling that there was no longer any
use in proffering courtesies, Colonel
Gray at once came to the point.
What it is you want?"
Then indeed the Indian spoke.
white chief must give up"
"Why?" asked the colonel, affecting
surprise. I'VE can hold out for days.
white chief speak lie," was the
blunt comment. mo eat. No drink.
Broken Lily die. Starlight no get wa
ter" He pointed to the empty can
which lay near him upon the ground.
Then he drew a canteen from beneath
his blanket. and remarking '1njun
much water" reversed it and poured
tOrtn the COnleltS.
At this waste of the precious liquid
murmurs rose to the lips Of the SOL
diers, but Colonel Gray checked them
with a gesture.
The Indians action had certainly
expressed the situation to nicely.
Iron Nation" said the colonel, af-
ter brief reflection, do you promise
that If we surrender no one shall be
harmed.
ME promise. No kill. No scalp"
And our women? They must be
sent to their people"
mo hurt squaw," with a stiff nod.
Send them away. Injun no want
| them"
"And the menu
Keep them! Trade pale face for
Injun."
These terms seemed fair enough, but
Colonel Gray, remembering past deeds
of treachery, hesitated to trust to the
redskins honor. And yet what else
was to be done?
Motioning Iron Nation to wait, he
Withdrew a little to confer with Char
lie and the other surviving officers.
What do you think?" he asked. 1T
seems our only chance"
But will he keep his word?"
"God knows!"
No one spoke, for all realized the
truth Of the coloners words.
Then the silence was broken by saw
age yells from the plain below, yells
which gradually grew nearer and
nearer.
Iron Nation heard them-to tell the
truth. he did not understand just what
they meant-and stepped forward a
pace.
white chief say quick" he said, in
his gutteral tones and then he point
ed, significantly down the slope. I'm
jun wants fight"
| Colonel Gray turned first to one and
then to another of his officers, but nc
one apparently had any suggestion to
offer
ITS the first surrender Of my life,
he said. bitterly, but it must be DONE
| And then he turned toward the CHIEF
of the Brule's, who, although his atti-
tude did not evince it, was really wait
ing impatiently for the answer.
Iron Nation, we accept your terms
mo. no, colonel" exclaimed Helen
Dare. impusively, don't trust them
And her protest was echoed by the
majority of the women. Women pos
sess an instinct which sometimes is
superior to mans reason.
Iron Nation flashed one look at them
a look full of menace, and then he re-
sumed his former expectant attitude.
The colonel, with a sad wave of his
hand motioned the women to silence.
Hush, girls! 1 must, or you will al
perish
white chief WISE" remarked the
Indian chief Must give Injun guns
Slowly Colonel Grey turned toward
his men.
Stack your guns against that rocf
there" he commanded.
One by one, the soldiers moved for
ward and placed their weapons against
the rock indicated.
Again the yells rose up from belo"
and with them another sound-tht
rush Of flying hoOfs.
Whats that? An Indian on horse
back coming up the canon!"
"Injuns get mad put in Iron Ma
ton, threateningly. Want figh
quick"
Shot after shot rang out on the still
air.
MOI" cried Charlie, eXcitedly, "h'
J can't be an Indian! They're firing OF
him."
Iron Nation take guns" said th'
leader Of the redskin deputation, NOV
ing forward, followed closely by hi
comrades.
} MOI" commanded the colonel
| Stern1y waving them back And ther