Red Belt, the Tuscarora — page 90: what you’re looking at

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—— A moment more, and the swarthy ranks opened and cl los od upon the flying Mis-kwa, rushing on to her death ! aa | But the charge of the red-men was met, and the savage were again driven back, bleeding and beaten. Ina half-l the defeat of the Indians was turned into a rout. The battle had been fought and won. Night had fallen upon the gory field of carnage. = & Two forms, tall and stalwart, stood motionless near he stream. 2a “Go your way, Roydon Howe; I'll go mine! He is it rs the reeds, and—/is doom is sealed : p said one of the men, ina ag low, soft whisper, as he rammed a battered ball down the muzzle of his long rifle. The other spoke not, but turned at once, rifle in hand, and™ wank out of sight in the shadows by the river. | = Ten minutes passed. a Suddenly a man, disguised as an Indian, broke through the — jushes. 2 i Instantly two tall figures arose—though fifty yards apart— — wo rifle-locks clicked in the still air. i “Spare me! spare—” a At that moment two sharp reports rung as one, in the 8 aess, and the man sprung forward, and fell without a rroan. Then the two men stood over the warm body, and aller, leaning upon his long rifle, muttered : “"Tis done! And now Sampson Lowe's back smarts no more! We are square, Now, DERRICK THORNE!” = ie And the other, uncovering his head reverentially, murmu re 5 | , oftly, as he lifted his eyes aloft: : i “ At last! at last! sainted mother ; your son has done oe Juty! His cow is fulfilled !” | Softly the men moved away. At last they stood in thick brambles, near the very edge of the creek. They paused suddenly ; for a low moan—a h whine—had met their ears. A rustle was heard in the and Eagle crept silently forth. Then he crawled back ‘The men followed him, and saw a sight. ¥ — = Lying on the muddy ooze, locked in each other’s a i _ Red Belt and Wild Hawk. Their bodies were plerod ti sr = a ne Pamicbooks. com v2 rise. i 2 SS & Sate a i x9 7h or et - “ Se MLE > = 4 ;