Beadle's Dime Novels No. 139: The Border Foes — page 94: what you’re looking at

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CHAPTER XIV. WILL ATLEE’S ESCAPE.—CONCLUSION. GrorcrE RyEBURN and Martha Garnet waited a long time, as it seemed to them, where they had been lef by their com- panions, hoping to receive some intelligence concerning the scenes that were supposed to be transpiring at Jacob Ryeburn’s house. George had removed the bodies of the Indians who bad been slain by himself and Wilson, and he became quite rest- less and uneasy as he waited there. He was anxious to goto his father’s house and learn what had really buppened, and his anxiety increased afier Kate had slipped away and gone to the scene of danger; but be could not bring himself to leave the helpless beings who were under his protection. He remained with them, therefore, but could not help showing the trouble that oppressed him. “You are very uneasy, George, and I know what is the matter with you,” said Martha. “ You think you ought to be at home, because your family needs you there, and Kate may be in danger. I think so, too, and I will not hinder you. Do not thind us, but go. I[ trust there is no more danger - now, and we can take care of ourselves.” “T could not-think of such a thing,” replied Ryebarn. “I can not Jeave you here without protection, for there must be - more Indians in the woods.” “ We will not fear them. Your duty calls youto your bome, and ou must go, George.” will tell-you what I will do. Itis now daylight, and we a easily go where we please. I will take you to your house, and then, if I hear nothisg from Wilsoa, or others, I Eee must go and see for myself” Martha arose and took Benny by the hand, and sorrowfully 4 followed the young man. + hee . They had gone but a little way, when they heard a rushing “ ad ‘trampling in sad ras ee seer ey SN, 8 ee