The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1914-05-29
CHAPTER lx.-Continued.


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; I 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 I 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
tacked?"
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?"
81 hardly know, monsieur" glancing
toward me, perhaps two hours ago; l
had forgotten time. They kept no
guard, for there had been no pursuit,
nor any sign of danger. 1t was easy to
slip away unseen. None among them
knew of this place, not even Girty, and
I came alone. There was nothing for
me to fear; knew the way, and I had
faith I should find my father"
"This is the truth? The whole
TRUTH"
"Oui, monsieur" and bowed her
head.
Then you know nothing Of any new
arrivals at the camp? There were
some expected"
81 am sure not" her aroused inter-
est apparent in her voice. did 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 girl
needs no defender; 1 believe what
she says. Now listen, both of you, and
see what you make of it. I was with
in twenty yards Of their camp, at the
edge of the underbrush, and could see
clearly all that occurred about the
fire. There was no guard set, but the
prisoner lay between two Indians, SO
that any attempt at rescue was impos-
sible. l could not tell just how many
were in the band, for some were lying
well back beyond the range of light.
saw Girty, however, get up and put
wood on the flame. had sight drawn
on the devil. yet dared not fire. Then
he lay down again, and crept around
toward where he had disappeared,
thinking might use knife to rid the
world Of such a beast But before l
could reach him there came along the
shore a considerable body of Indians
The sand made no sound, and they
passed SO close to where I lay one
fellow stepped upon my hand. Yet
they passed by, trooping into the
camp, and counted thirty"
''Of what tribe, monsieur"
From the Wabash. I caught words
In the language of the Shawnees. They
had white man with them"
"A prisoner"
mo; he talked with Girty In Eng
hsh, and then to the savages in their
own tongue. could only catch a word
now and then could understand, but
he pointed toward the island, and
seemed to urge them this way. dared
not stay there longer, for fear should
be too late, and SO crept backward,
and got away"
She stepped forward and grasped
his arm.
What was the white man like, mon
sieur? You saw his FACET"
No; never once did he front the
fire. / heard his voice, and could see
the outline Of his figure. He was a
big fellow, not unlike the ensign here.
and he wore q red coat"
For one moment she stood motion.
loss 0na hand nroc~aI