The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1907-02-09

abated ana my courage Bull otrOnB!
and he had stretched himself - his
full height, and had drawn h<S up
in his powerful arms, and held her
laughingly before him while he de.
manded answer.
And she had looked into his eyes
and had caught the spirit Of his cour-
age and faith. From that moment
she entered into his plans for the ex.
pedition against Hebron. and had
been. as we have said. the last one
to say good-by, and she was keeping
her vigil there at her lookout post as
she called 1t, that she might be the
first to bid him welcome home and
rejoice over his victory.
II am glad Othniel went with him."
she said to herself. and at the men.
ton of the name the color stole into
her face, "for there is no one father
depends more upon In difficulty and
danger than he. Yes" she added,
after few moments pause, had 1t
not been for his enthusiasm and help.
father would not have had enough
linen to carry out the expedition. oh.
he is so strong, and noble. and brave"
and she gave herself up to happy rev.
erie from which shc was suddenly
aroused by the note of horn, and
looking up quickly she saw coming
across the valley below her father
and his warriors.
Springing to her feet she sped
down the pathway and was soon
clasped in his arms, who hastened for
ward to meet her, while his men
stood watching the happy reunion.
"Aud you took the city, father?"
Achsah asked, eagerly.
Eyes, daughter, and I would have
gone against Kirjath-sepher, also. had
not known that you would be anx-
ious about my return"
And Caleb went on to tell her of
this second stronghold Of the enemy,
and how its capture was necessary
before they could enjoy the fruits Of
their victory over Hebron.
Achsah pursed up her pretty lips,
and a frown settled upon her brow.
Gould not / have waited? Did
not know that God was with you?
Cannot / be brave at home while you
are bravely fighting the enemy?" she
asked, resentment and disappoint.
ment sounding in her voice.
We'll spoken, my brave little girl"
exclaimed the father. II am half
tempted to 60 back even now and lay
} siege TO the city. What say you,
menu" he asked, turning to his men.
A look Of disappointment passed
over their faces at these words, for
they were all eager to get home
again after their fatigue and danger
of the past few days. Caleb noted
the look and then glancing at his
daughters animated face, a sudden
inspiration came to him, and turning
to his men, he said:
HE that smitheth Krjath-sepher,
and taketh It, to him will give Ach-
sab, my daughter. 10 wife,"
Instantly half dozen men sprang
forward, and as Achsah stole a shy
glance over her fathers shoulder, she
saw that Othniel was among the
number.
During the days which followed
Achsah's heart was torn by its con-
fict of hopes and fears. What II
Othniel did not take the city, and the
; pledge of her father should give her
5 to another? Oh, 1t could not be
2 for there was no more daring and
5 brave fighter than he. And she
prayed that fortune might favor his
efforts.
? And in the meantime, Othriel
nerved by the memory of that shy
beautiful face, pushed forward, rest
ing neither day nor night as he
. worked out his bold plot for the gain
. Ing OF the inner walls Of the city
This he succeeded in doing, and wher
:. he had thrown open the gates Of the
: city, he found his brethren ready t.
= aid him in the conquest of the city
And so 1t was that while Achsah KEEP
I. her vigil again at the lookout post
= Othniel overthrow the city and turnet
:, his face homeward.
;. Achsah saw him coming at thu
head of his men and, after the frs
!. swift glance Of Joy, she fed in maid
, | SA'y hhouSoey uOnCp OuI nv
= before Othniel's quick eye had caugh
. the futter Of her robe in the brigh
a sunlight, and, running swiftly by
= short cut, he reached point in he
= pathway before her.
- "Ah! love, you cannot escape mel
he exclaimed, as he sprang from hi
y hiding place and folded her in hi
:. arms.
: "Oh, how you frightened mel" sh
cried. Il thought you were back wit
your men,"
70 But he who taketh the quarry
70 doth 1t by stealth" he rejoined, wit
- laugh. Twas thus captured Xii
u philosopher, and It's. thus hav
y taken thee"
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