The Mohegan Maiden — page 85: what you’re looking at

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— 12 CHRISTIAN’S STRATEGEM, 87 which served as his home when among his red brethren. Although there were abundant evidences that something un- usual had happened, he did not ask afy questions, nor did he appear to notice the fact. But once inside the wigwam, he could no longer remain in silence even if he would.’ The inmates no sooner learned of his ignorance in the matter than he was fully acquainted with every fact, even to the rash denundiations of his white friend, Until the end of the recital was reached Christian was al] attention, never uttering a syllable, but giving all heed to the points ‘of the story. Then his first exclamation was one of surprise that no vengeance had_ been yisited upon the sguary who had dared to raise her hand against a warrio Tt made no matter as to the provocation. What right-had the maiden to thus forget her position? . Clearly, aot 6 all... She de- served to die upon those very grounds; an¢ ‘his brother war- riors must be-very squaw-like to allow a little rain to hinder their purpose. Thus. artf that it was himself, the young appealing to their passions, and making sure one in a manner to excite no suspicion against . 1c way for the proposi- ' a quiet night’s rest ag ypre ere found really desiring to stand Fae over the doomed maiden, After repeatedly as- suring his brethren that she should have bee realms of the Great Spirit during the day, to stand guard one-half the time, provided share ‘his vigils... Of course the offer was joy Another brave was detailed to aasist Christian, and there the ‘matter rested. Certain now of what he had only hoped for. lotter contrived to visit his friend in the forest, ani good news t ‘him. Then returning, he bent all- hi o the perfection of his plan. a a on darkness settled over the earth the two anaras took their posited, iristian knew with whom he had_te a id th condi feeling of self-reliance at his he ) ould be required 4 to stand a comicbooks.com