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44 THH FUGITIVES. “T suppose, George, we ought now to go to thy home, and attend to the folks.” | “Yes; I am very anxious regarding them, and there is no further occasion for our lingering near the battle-ground.” “The day is gone, and the heathen are let loose in the Valley. To-morrow will be the dreadful day. Thé battle and massacre have occupied them until dusk, so that the general devastation of the settlement can not take place until to-morrow.” “To-night, then, we must get mother, and Annie, and Arthur away, or it will be too late.” “'To-night is the most favorable time, Fortunately, I have traveled the forest-path between here and Stroudsburg, so that we need not hesitate on account of the darkness.” “ Let us go at once,” “JT would advise a little delay. The night has not fairly settled, and we may be easily seen.” “You can not comprehend my anxiety, Stoddard. I thought of nothing but them all through the battle.” “My apprehension is as great as thine. Am I not directly concerned ?” he asked, with rather a quizzical expression. “Thy house stands away from the main settlement, and, although it may be exposed at other times, yet it is fortunate for us on the present occasion, as it is not likely to receive a visit before to-morrow.” “The probabilities are as you remark, but there can be no certainty regarding the matter. Bands of Indians may have been roaming in every direction for the last few hours.” “JT can not help agreeing with thee,” replied Franklin, with a serious expression. ‘The most favorable supposition we can make still admits the great peril that hangs over their heads.” “ Ay! the greatest of danger.” “ Remain here, George, while I creep up the bank and look around.” “ Be careful, for it seems to me that the red-skins are every- _ where.” The young Quaker had as good reason as himself to under. stand the latter fact, and he was not rash or reckless. Reach- ing a point that commanded the island, he looked cautiously conniclooolks.comn 4