Beadle's Dime Novels No. 309: Mountain Ned — page 61: what you’re looking at

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THE SIGNAL LIGHTS. 63 She added a few hurried directions to Camphel saki In a tone which they could not hear, and hed iorctae-det in the darkness, leaving the leaders spell-bound by the majesty of her presence, and the tender, sweet tones of her voice. “TI would give ten years from a life which can not be long, if that brave, sweet girl were my lost daughter,” said Senor Castelar. “She is one I could welcome, unspoiled by her life With these savage tribés—a true child of nature, with a wo- man’s heart. Trust her! Her voice is so tender and true that any one must believe her honest. How long will it be before we get the signal ?” ade “Perhaps balf an hour,” replied Campbell. “ It will take nearly that time for her to reach the crest of the rocks. Lieu- tenant De Forest, you will form the men for a foot-charge, Sending out skirmistrers forty yards In advance. Upon the first shot from the enemy, let every man take care of himself, With the understanding that I wish them to get into the shel- ter of those scattered bowlders, and drive the enemy from among them as soon as possible.” Mhey waited half an hour with their eyes fixed on the dis- tant cliffs. Suddenly, without warning, three green lights flared out for a moinent upon the summit of the cliff, and were gone. Se esneite ~ whispered Campbell, and the rangers began Vance, moving on cautiously in the gloom. | CHAPTER &X. THE RAIN OF FIRE. Stuver Lance was astounded, soon after the emissary had been dispatched to the friendly chief, by the return of Hundo, - - whom had been confided the care of Blazing Star. The . Ce of. the young brave was dowucast, and ke seemed afraid ‘O face his chief. Paes connicloooks.com yy