The Raymer enterprise., 1917-03-15
CHAPTER VI.
moonliqht.

Moonlight.
David was thoughtful, while the
light banter ran on.
Governor Harrison" he said, "may
l have a word with you alonel
have some information that l wish to
lay before you"
The young governor bowed assent
and led the way to quiet corner
David told the story OF the meeting
between Glrty. Cranmer and Scull.
Harrison's face grew grave.
"Why did you not report this soon.
err he asked sharply.
Il wrote dt once TO John TIpton,
at Flncennes," David answered. 81
asked him to tell you Immediately. |
have had no reply from him, but /
have supposed that he gave You the
message. Johns handler with his
rifle than with pen, Governor Har-
rison. as you know"
Yes" smiled Harrisoa, 'it's agony
for him to write. But l fear that he
has not received your letter even yet.
he has been away ON q hunting and
scouting trip for weeks. / myself am
going away for while, but | shall
inform General Gibson, who Is to
have charge Of the territory In my ah-
sence, and 0hull direct him to have
his rangers make 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. | 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.
Il know Cranmer." the governor
went on, but | never suspected so
honest'appearing fellow. You say
he went to Vlncennes? | am certain
that he has not been there Of late
Let me know IL he returns to Cory
don. The whole Northwest has rea-
son to know that renegade Glry, but
! fear 1t is useless to hope for his cap
ture now. lie knows the wilderness
like an Indian. As well hope TO find
a wild bird in 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
Scull2 The name is new one.
Strange, how he disappeared. Wen
watch for aim"
He returned to his friends with an
added word Of thanks. Davd's fuce
darkened as he thought once more of
Scull, Where wns he? How could
he hide himself so completely The
memory Of tie mans betrayal of Da-
vlds father rose up in David anew;
and be thought once more of the oath
that he had sworn, over the purple
pofy" of the weaver's brotherhood, to
AFenge that wrong.
When the party had broken up at
Inst In laughing good nights" To.
nette, Blackford and David strolled
toward Tolnette's home together. Ike
began hummlng song as they walked
along:
Could you TO battle march away,
And leave me here complaining
"A mighty fine evening, wasn't lt?-
I'm sur. 'twould break my heart TO say.
When you were gone campaigning.
Trust woman TO suit her own
yweet WILL"
whats the song Ikef"
That? oh. catch that we used
to sing at Princeton. Poor old Billy
Paterson wrote II years ago, rest his
soul! The late attorney general
class Of 17G3,' he added explanato-
rily. Hlo rich tenor swung on into
he lit Of the chorus:
"Ah. non. non. non. pauvre Madelon
Would never quit her Rover,
IN. non. non, non. pauvre Madelon
Would 60 with you the wide world
over!s
He broke Of abruptly: wouldn't
II be fine to have a wench hanging
b your coattail as you marched!"
He said good night abruptly at
rtdnette's door and went on.
Whsn - lad gone, they two, Da-