The Mohegan Maiden — page 17: what you’re looking at

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IN THE CANOE. | 19 CHAPTER II. AGAINST THE CURRENT. Tw a short time Christian appeared, moving slowly up-stream — With the boat. He had reached and righted it without trouble, and had also secured one of the paddles. On the shore an- other paddle was found which had been i te by the In- dians. “This is the easiest way we can go,” remarked Archibald, as he assisted the maiden toa seat in the frail craft. She had scarcely spoken, as yet, and trembled Protas. “T fear she Was injured more than we i aware of 3, but perhaps good care will set her right again.” Christian pushed off the canoe, after his compartions were both seated and the arms secured, and then sprung in himself. Striking out into the river far enough to secure drift-water, - they headed up-stream, and paddled vigorously. The move- ment, the pure air, and soft odors. seemed to revive the late _ captive, for soon she sat upright, and looked around upon her rescuers with gratefully-beaming eyes. Once or twice she essayed speech in English, but her courage failed, or she feared failure in making herself understood. Turning to Christian, she poured forth such a strain of Mohegan music as caused the young Indian’s eyes to dance with delight. “ Shining Star good maiden,” Christian exclaimed, reverently. “She want much good come to you. She call you good pale- face, »” “. Very well; tell her to be quiet and get rested,” was the response, « ‘hove all, do not tallk much, and keep your eyes” abroad for Narragansetts. We cada to be vigilant. for the maiden’s sake, if not for our OWD.” “Me see like hawk !” returned the proud young brave, throwing his keen elance around. “Me think no more Nar- ragansetts near.” “Perhaps you can find that out by asking Shining Star, as you call her,” suggested Archibald. comicbooks.com