W4. . srltrct “it t it slur r. m TRAPPER'S ESCAPE.

a erotilr or INDIAN surmrmon.

DY WILLIA! It. BNHXILL.

CIIAI’I’IR ‘I.

“ “Al's somethin' more’n beavers bin prowlin' around here." said Ben Hardy to his companion. in he returned from his morning examination at his traps. ‘ hat now. Ben I Anything strangel Perhaps

it was a bear.“

‘ More the netnr' of or painter. I should say. But they won’t catch me sloepin'. I can tell them.’

t Was it wolves t'

'Wai. yes. sort or human wolves i" and the old trapper iednl in a silent laugh, at what he con. sidered e stri lug comparison.

‘ You don't mean Indians. lien l’

' I don't mean anything else. I saw the print of lhe moccasins jest as plain as I kill see you.

' How many was they l'

'That's or question that heint easin answered. They know how to hide their trail and step in one enrother's tracks so well. that it would panels a lew- yer to tell onything about it.’

‘ But there was more than one i“

‘ l conceit so by their remarks, and they heint er prowlin' around for no good.’

' I suppose they went to steal our traps ?'

‘ And maybe a scalp or two. jest to kecpl heir hands in.’ I

' Perhaps we hed better pull up stakes and be otl‘. thee. ‘ I have no fancy for being roasted or skinned alive.’ '

‘_Nor I neither. but I haint er goin' ter be scared away. Treppin’ is tor good eronod here. know of encthor piece like it in the bull territory. Let's have some breakinst.‘

A well-trained and often-tried trapper was Ben Hardy. One perfectly familiar with the red man. With hie companion. Will Forest. it was ditl'erent. Thongh a strong. bold man. he wee yet in his novi- 1iete as regarded wild-wood life, this bein his first winter from civilisation. Much. there ore. had he to learn of the manners and customs of the In- dians. much of the peculiar signs by which their pre- senoe was known. The scalp-knife and tomahawk -—-the war-whee end the torture-post were to him known only by eereay.

For miles along the river theirtrsps had been set. and although Hardy hed‘visited them in the morning‘ It was necessary to re~beit them before sundown But the sun lingers not long in that northern lati- tude. especially in winter. end hardly had noon pes- eed before they took their trail. Tr after trap was visited. end found unmoleeted.

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I don't .

If “din. '“d returned. From the first time he had determined V

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Ilut yer trying tor escape. I don’t blame yer for that. neither. Life is sweet tor us all. Ilowevor.»I might git inter trouble b hiding yer hero.',

pointing to his still smoking pipe—thet bond 0

‘ Never fear. I hain't er goin‘ to give yer up. I‘ll hide yer so that all the Injuns id'the world con d not find yer. But this ar dog must he get out of ther way. Iie'd soon show them whar you were.‘ Unfastening his wampnm belt. the Indian tied it around the neck of the wall-like animal. led him to

begone. With long. poweriul bounds he disappear- ed. and once the two were seated side by side. ‘ Now. Lightning.’ said llnrdy. ‘ you must have something to eat and drink, and then we’ll hide yer till morning.’ ' t The blanket of night has been IilI'OWI ever the he sun.’ replied the Indian. Liko‘a star. the fight of the ale-men's fire can be seen from efer.’ still be pointcilto use tleme Forest had kindled. ' That's true. but it won't do to put it out. These red-skinned brothers of yours would think somethin' was up. ef we did anything out oi the common run. But 1'“ fix all things right.’ Lifting the broad since that formed the hearth. llnrdy disclosed a eelier beneath. filled with food. skins. and even weapons. and continued z—Gitdown lliar and cat end sleep. You'll be just as sale as cr bug in or rng.and of any thing should heppen.you’ll liud ycr way out of or back door. Jest crccp erlong until yer see daylight. and you'll tlnd ycrself'on tlicr book of ther river. close to where my dugout is tied. Take some food with yer. and my boat. and be 05‘ lost as soon as potoiblc. You see. Lightning. i am or good friend tor yo. and at thcr same time don‘t want tor lose my scalp. Down with yer. but lost tell me whnr yer dog has gone.’

‘ To the Wigwam of Nec-biu.’

‘ To tell her that yer safel Is that it?’

‘ With her own hands she worked the wampum. sihe will know that I am in safety when silo sees it again.’

‘ You’re or cunnin’ chap. but git in You kin hear every word that‘s said. end so will know when it is time to run. Il'ore. take or drink fitti.’ .

The Indian secreted. the trappors began their usual preparations tor supper. talking. meanwhile. in slow voice. Well Hardy knew that he had on- dertnlten both a ditl'lcult end dangerous task; but he had perfect self-reliance, end although the lndien made no mention of the fact. knew that he had once saved hie life. Perhaps a white men thus situated would have boasted of it. and made it a claim for protection. Not so the Indian. He trusted to the

him of it. if he had driven him from the door, th h he might have sought revenge in the future. But e trapper was not one to forget or leave a favour no—

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don’t catch you. somebody else will here tor endear. H... _ .,

‘9 t The pale-face is not also 9' ' replied the Indian}

triendship and brotherhood among all of his race. . .

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none had been stolen. and. in some. game was found. .1“ knowledge of 1... name,

Odes or twice. Hardy thought he discovered some- thing suspicions, but onwilling to alarm his compa- nion. hold hie peace. In solely. and without any-

‘hing to "rim", "uh" hi. fear" "I" "mm". l° that there were any lurkers without. But cautiously > lifting hie heed from time to time. he at length saw T ' BY ‘5" 5‘8 h“"‘" "id H"in ‘ iii“ in" bill thg face of on Indian pressed against the window-

thoir little cabin. ..

visitors here since we lef bum.’

‘ You are dreaming. Ben,’ replied Forest. Who could have been here.’

‘ The some red soonndrele that visited ther traps this mornin'.’

‘ Indians again. Ben! How do you know.’

‘ Yes. Injnno : and they had or dog with 'em.’ and he pointed to a clearly defined track in the sand.

' Pohsw 1 That’s the track of a wolf‘s foot. I have seen it a thousand timce.’

‘ 50 ill" I» "a I “W '0 "'83"! but i' W!" m a warrior, be at once accepted the invitation. and

more on wolf‘s than it is your'n.’

‘ Why. their track is almost the same. So near. a... do“, to "I. Nd. “mm

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the d oreneo.’

' Tiler more fools they! I know there hsin't but .0 "ad" him humane.

jected. . ,6 All!) ticle to be wasted in such a manner. Then he ghek'mv. Edinburgh Hagan... (Tom)

or little ditIciencc. and or unpractised eyes would't discover it. But remember what I tell yer. and yen'll aliere be able to tell which is which. Er dog leaves the print of hie nails. and er wolf don't. thon'gh they have the same spread toes when they "In. ' But about the Indians being here? I see no eigno.’ Nothing bed head taken—nothing tampered with. Even the litttle flask of liquor-the ggeat. almost ir- resistible temptation of the red man—that had been let upon the table by accident. wee unemptied. This. more than anything else. was a unle to the trapper. How an Indian can restrai appetite. wee morn than he could understand. ith eperplex- nd brain he took a drought and was fleet to oneti- nne his investigation. when he heard a low growl. and saw a pair of nyoslnsllilg npenkim from under the rude bunk where he slept. _ 'Me oat. yer serpent l' he exclaimed, as he brought his rifle to his shoulder, and cooked it for instant use. 'Hn hl' and a tall, young Indian crept slowly unyielIowod by his dog. and springing to hie feet, stood like a bronzcd statue. p A t Wei. red-pkin. what or yer seeakia’ hero for ?' W Hardy. J Pale-Inoe. hark l' and he went to the cabin door. ’ Isl listened ions and anxiously. Then. as if satie- led. be returned. seated himself upon the broad no. drew from hie pouch hie pipe. lit it. be! sucked in silence. waiting ahea- tbe manner of his tribe to be questioned. " Wei. what der yer want? What did yer can. for f’ asked nerdy. when he thought be had walt- od snleieatly long for even Indian etiquette. 7 his guest took hie pipe from hie month and in. the eldert , who. in his turn.’ - is-to Forest. For a lttle time they smoked = is silence. Evidently the business of the visitor was of; Wing character. ' ' "Qst with it.’ eontinuod Hardy. ° Speak up like a l' and tell, its whet ya want. and b. not passed the lips of Way-wees-i-mo breweeeoe' . ' r ‘ Mo’s had nethia' ter eat for two days. and yer some is

r own 'flvln'.‘

Ar yer hungry.‘ ,

slag is it? Wei. yer shan’tgo hnn- ground unrevonged. One has: ("smother must ‘ agtof ucabin. though yer look smart enufl take hie place.’ And the Indian ste pod up to For» ‘ set. and laid his hand heavily upon h s arm.

Busy over the fire, apparently absorbed in cook-

ncthing occured to arouse any suspicion in his mind

pane. and intently locking within. In an instant his mind was made up how to act. and stepping to the door. tlang it wide open. and called aloud :—-‘Come in brother. Supper is ready. Stop and eat before you go hcmc.’

Taken completely by surprise-caught in the very act of peering within. the Indian could not but com- plv. To refuse. would have been contrary to the us'ual custom. and have shown that his object was that of a spy. A skilful diplomatisi as well as

without any appearance of hesitatatioo. entered, and Meanwhile. various

‘ m“ "an O” hum" don" pulmd m “n plans were floating through the brain of the trapper. The First. he thought of plying him with whiskey. so as Ti“

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It was far too scarce and coolly an ar-

thonght of questioning him with regard to his being there at that time of night. blit that. also. was dis. carded. But little if any truth would be contained in the answers he would receive. and while still on. decided. the Indian pushed back. and stepped to- wards the door.

‘ You hein't er goin‘, brother, until yer smoke 1‘ said Hardy. proffering him some tobacco.

‘ My dog is hungry. lie hasbeen all doyhnnting without food. Imnst feed him',’ and he opened the door and whistled loudly.

Rapid glances passed between Hardy and Forest. Both were convinced that he had friends without. and that he was signellising them. but what the our- post could be. they had no means of determining. ‘ Yer doghae run away.’ said Hardy. seeing that none came at the call. | Better coins in and have a smoke. You’ll find him home when yer git thar.‘ ‘ I hear his footsteps on the leaves now.’ replied the Indian. ‘ Ila will be here very soon.’ J

' And I should think thar wbar er hull pack of 'em,’ answered the trapper. as the sound of heavy trampiug was heard. Er hull pack, and here they or. by the big beaver l’

With tho'sonnd. a dozen armed warriors rushed into the little cabin. A dark band. and intent upon a dark purpose.

‘ Way-wass-i-mo ?' questionineg exclaimed every lip. after looking in vain for the e scolding Indian. ‘ Who? asked Hardy. counterfeiting ignorance. ‘ Ho whom the pale-face cells Lightning.’

‘How should I know anything about him i”

' lie has been here.’ replied the leader of the party looking Hard full in the face. From his wigwam

the dog ot eymess-i-mc went out. bearing his wampum girdle. Seei” And he held the trim aloft. . “J

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