Cheyenne record., 1917-03-22
CHAPTER VI.
Moonlight.

i Moonlight.
David was thoughtful, while the
light banter ran on.
"Governor Harrison" he said, may
have a word with you alone? I
have some Information that I wish to
lay before you"
The young governor bowed assent
and led the way to Il quiet corner.
David told the story of the meeting
between Girty, Cranmer and Scull.
Harrison's face grew grave.
"Why did you not report this soon-
err" he asked sharply.
II wrote at once to John Upton,
at Vincennes," David answered. II
asked him to tell you Immediately. I
have had no reply from him, but I
have supposed that he gave you the
message. Johns handler with his
rifle than with a pen, Governor Har-
rison. as you know"
"Yes," smiled Harrison, "it's agony
for him to write. But I fear that he
has not received your letter even yet.
He has been away on hunting and
scouting trip for weeks. I myself am
going away for while, but I shall
inform General Gibson, who is to
have charge of the territory in my ab-
sence. and shall direct him to have
his rangers make a thorough search
for these men. AS for Tecumseh, ru-
mors that his brother, Elkskatawa,
the Prophet, Is stirring the warriors
to discomfort have reached my ears.
Rest assured. Mr.. Laurence, that we
shall keep careful watch over these
matters. I thank you for what you
have told me-"
David felt that load had been lift
ed from his mind. He had done his
duty to the land that had received
him with such simple hospitality.
+ II know Crnnmer." the governor
went on, "but I never suspected so
honest-appearing fellow. You say
he weht to Vincennes? I am certain
that be has not been there of late
Let me know II he returns to Cory
don. The whole Northwest has rea-
son to know that renegade Girty, but
1 fear 1t is useless to hope for his cap
ture now. He knows the wilderness
like nj Indian. AS well hope to find
"a wild birdtin the tree, tops. By now
he Is doubtless: back in the British
posts above Erie. You say that the
third man was one known to you as
ScullP The name is new one.
Strange, how he disappeared. Well
, watch for him" ~
/ He returned to his friends with an
added word of thanks. David's face
darkened as he thought once more Of
Scull. Where was he? How could
he hide himself SO completely? The
memory Of tie mans betrayal of Da-
vid's father rose up in David anew !;
and be thought once more Of the oath
that he had sworn, over the purple
posy" Of the weaver's brotherhood, to
avenge that wrong.
When the party hnd broken up ut
last ln laughing good nights" TOT
nette, Blackford and David strolled
toward Toinette's home together. Ike
began humming a song as they walked
along:
Could you to battle march away.
And leave me here complaining
"A mi shty fine evening, wasn't it2-
I'm sure 'twould break my heart to say.
When you were gone campaigning. -.
Trust a woman to suit her own
sweet will"
"Whats the song, Ike?"
'That7 Oh, a catch that we used
to sing Mt Princeton. Poor old Billy
Paterson wrote 1t years ago, rest his
soul! The late attorney general
class Of 1783," he added explanato-
diy. His rich tenor swung on into
he Lit OF the chorus:
SAh. non, non, non, pauvre Madelon
Would never quit her Rover.
All. non. non, non. pauvrs Madelon
Would 90 with you the wide world
overi''
he broke OF abruptly: wouldn't
Il be fine to have a wench hanging
b your coattail a. you marchedi"
he said good night abruptly at
HAnette's door and went on.
whss - had Soos. they two. De-