The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1910-05-05
Queen of the kennebec
n,,a Last of The Wampanoags.
Ry FRANK W. GoWEN.
NO IL,

o' ,rb the wilderness with MAJOR
r0uEH RigeIow and few trusty SOL
lnl0'n 9TH rations and a boat slung upon
eI'' t,nlders. When he struck the
PEI River he launched his boat upon its
e" LII waters and overlook Morgan
fSF ace now known as Flagstaff and
!ha base of the great snow-capped
F. ,, of whose matchless beauty
| 0'. .ar has been made. Here he held a
gum l+.+ion with these two officers, after
D' h bs issued orders for the army to
nn .bere for several days and di-
h tsi Major Timothy Bigelow to take
sol3iers the next day and scale the
.i, of the lofty mountain and see if
.,,,d not get a view of the walls of
/ Loc He then flung to the breeze
,,,srican flag then in use and wait
1 natjently for the arrival of the main
Two days later wild cheers and
4 rotss Of the bugle, which awoke the
K .., of the forest, announced that the
:, army had reached the deep. dark
hidden away in the far-oH wilder
T.. How happy were the toil-worn
,l.,r. when they reached this smooth,
r. rival Some Of them sang songs
h. at-ers aughed and cheered.
|lmAat silent river, ~ said Jacataque
MAS entering a boat with Burr.
|rR-r ardly ripple on its surface,
.t+ emery, how wild and grand it
Yes, replied Burr, ''this wild,
Esr muJy N the Northern wilder
l., IS superb. 1t is through this wild
-oo gs fer the shadows of that mighty
|ornr he continued, as he pointed
E~srt Mt. Bigelow, that Arnold is to
lis 20 victory against the red-coats. "
,a gram, 1t may be So" replied Jaca-
,rs pr she felt in her heart that there
|ME be much more suffering and death
b5 omy wilderness ere the army
Irvs ag'ore the walls of Quebec.
h. Iacataque was comfortably seated
he baqt and everything was in readi-
Ea Burr gave the word of command to
rvari and the soldiers
tm.l .srlr oars into the dark, silent river
4 As hey rose upon the stroke their boat
f. hsay ng through the waters like a swan
/ The 4rrire army was soon united at
|ags,af and there was hearty greetings
|mg the soldiers on every side, with
Earco0versation and laughter. Faith,
ktIgad to see you," cried Mrs. Grier
she embraced and kissed Mrs. Warner
Jac3taque. "She is as glad to see
as | am" said Mrs. Grier as she
kosei a the beautiful Indian princess
(srd1g by her side. ooh yes, said
|:ataque Il am glad to see you again
h. Warner, and looking so well after
/ rardships of the weary march," and
i beautiful eyes shone on this heroic
oman while her lovely lips trembled
Ii the weight Of the kind words which
tpoke Burr soon appeared, and af-
ENwng and speaking very kindly to
Esues walked back with Jacataque to
tent, which had just been put up a
Bot distance from his own. Once in
he the terrible hardships and trials of
Hnsroh faded away, and he only knew
b, the beautiful half-breed girl of
Fnlsand was by his side and her head
Mms breast. Then | am your first
Frse asked Jacataque with her sweet
Fh eyes bent upon him. eyes, DEAR"
fqFd Burr and shall always love you
E1sr than my own life" After he had
k1a passionate kisses on her brow and
HH said major Bigelow has just
back from his trip to the top of the
fvltaa and reports to Arnold that he
4 Very good view of the walls of
letec in the distance, and they have
fne tie great mountain in his honor"
an glad to hear it," replied Jacata-
with smile. "The majors discov-
Will also serve to give encourage
70 the army to advance through
VI5erness with all possible speed, l
za think. " 81 hope so,' replied
A Il was told just now by Arnold
We are to break camp early the
after tomorrow morning" Il am
10 hear that too," replied ia
aqle. we are accustomed to early
enents, you know, and are getting
sSeasoned campaigners. are we not?"
@nunued, looking at Burr with love
snderness in her dark eyes. "Yes,"
Burr, I'VE are getting accustomed
De hardships of the march, all right;
Shall be glad, of course, when we
more reach the abodes of civiliza-
Will you not also, my darling?"
@hnued as he ran his fingers through
lark locks which fell over her beauti-
@o1lders. "Why, certainly" replied
Fa4ue; and then, as she looked up
alIn with one of her brightest
US She said, "but l could be happy
you even in the wilderness. ga
'4e said Burr, bending over her,
mt You to be always happy with the
g@ that love you truly" Then as
'Sed her rosy lips again and again
sd
smile, only smile from your lips
4e days pass,
i'u smile will linger in my heart,
"2g rs life lasts,
1 d teaUtiful woman nn1v q booutifuI