Beadle's Dime Novels No. 138: Tim, the Scout — page 51: what you’re looking at

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<< A RAPED Bae: 53 every thing eatable on the table.. They hada pleasant even- ing at the ‘cabin, and carly in the morning the two said their farewells to their entertainers, and set out to cross the river, Tim found a canoe this time, and ferried himself and com- panion over without mishap, Once on the other shore they wayed a good-by to Lizzie, and started on their way to. Har- rison’s camp. CHAPTER. VI... of A PROMPT LOVER, CapTAIN JAMES WILSON finished his business at Prophet’s Town in time. to set out on the return trail the day after’ Tim left the village. Before going, he had the honor of ‘an inter- view with Tecumseh. The chief had not been able to iden- — tify Tim, but told the captain that they had met a man in the wood who had killed the great Sioux chief... This news an- noyed the captain very much, for he had counted on the as- sistance of the Sioux nation in the coming contest, but now the tribe must go through.a certain formula before they could join in the battle. However, there was a truce for some days, In the mean time, the captain determined to carry out a little plan of hisown. He hada horse at Prophet’s Town, and took him with him on his journey. Although, this forced him. to follow-a longer trail, the speed of the animal more than com- pensated for “this, Tecumseh bade him a cordial good-by.. He knew that.the Englishman was a warm friend of the Indians. , “Say to the fathers that when they are ready, let them sound the war-cry, and Tecumseh and. his PEGA will be ready.” ae “Who doubts the honor of Fepumegh ?” was the reply. “When he is wanted, he will come.” The agent rode rapidly, and at night. drew rein at Neal's. cabin. . The captain could not get this forest beauty out of his head, She followed him in his waking and sleeping dreams, In spite of his exterior, the Englishman had. a_ passionate COMME HOOKS. COM we