Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-05-29
CHATTER ix-contlnued.

Eyes, Monsieur Brady, but unknown
to them, even to Girty himself. They
know me-the Miamis- and have no
fear even of their young men when
painted for war" She spoke simply,
clearly. as If she would conceal moth
ing. "This was my fathers cabin. No
one knew Of it but me-not even 81
mon Girty. 1t was reported at Fort
Harmar that he was dead; did not
know, yet it was that vague report
which made me so eager to get back
to my own people; made me reckless
enough to risk the trail in company
with the white renegade. do not fear.
but despise him. Yesterday we
came upon that raiding party, and
must needs join them as they jour
neyed our way"
what settlements had they at
tackled ?"
Those of the Moravians; they had
scalps and booty"
"And their chief?"
Black Horse, an outlaw of the Ojib-
was; Girty knew him.
You left them when?"
Il hardly know. monsieur" glancing
toward me, perhaps two hours ago;
had forgotten time, They kept no
guard, for there had been no pursuit
nor any sign Of danger. It was easy to
slip away unseen. None among them
knew of this place, not even Girty. and
came alone. There was nothing for
me to fear; knew the way, and had
faith should find my father"
This is the truth? The whole
TRUTH"
"Oui, monsieur" and bowed hel
head.
"Then you know nothing of any new
arrivals at the camp? There were
some expected?'
Il am sure not" her aroused inter
est apparent in her voice. ibid others
join them? Who were they, mon
sieur?"
Brady looked at her searchingly
leaning on his gun, the lines of his
face stern. could not forbear step
ping forward beside her.
Never you mind speaking, Master
Hayward" he said shortly. "The gir
needs no defender: believe wha
she says. Now listen, both of you, ant
see what you make Of it. was with
in twenty yards Of their camp. at ths
edge Of the underbrush, and could Sc,
clearly all that occurred about tn,
IRE. There was no guard set, but tn,
prisoner lay between two Indians, 81
that any attempt at rescue was impos
sible. / could not tell just how man,
were in the band, for some were lyini
we'll back beyond the range of light.
saw Girty, however, get up and pu
wood on the flame. had sight draw
on the devil, yet dared not fire. Thel
he lay down again, and crept aroun,
toward where he had disappeared
thinking | might use knife to rid th
world Of such beast. But before
could reach him there came along tn
shore a considerable body of Indians
The sand made no sound, and the,
passed SO close to where / lay on
fellow stepped upon my hand. Ye
they passed by, trooping into tn
camp, and | counted thirty"
"Of what tribe, monsfeur?"
From the Wabash. caught word
In the language of the Shawnees. The,
had white man with them
"A prisoner
mo; he talked with Girty in Ene
lfsh, and then to the savages in thei
own tongue. could only catch wor
now and then could understand, bu
he pointed toward the island, an
seemed to urge them this way dare
not stay there longer, for fear shoul
be too late. and so crept backward
and got away
She stepped forward and graspe
his arm.
What was the white man like, nor
sieur? You saw his face?"
NO; never once did he front tn
fire. ] heard his yoice, and could Sc
the outline of his fieure. He was
big fellow, not unlike the ensign her,
and he wore red coat."l
For one moment she stood motion
less, one hand pressed against he