Beadle's Dime Novels No. 92: The Twin Scouts — page 23: what you’re looking at

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THE TWO RENEGADES. 25 imputations against his good name, and is again a scout in our army, J OHNSON.” “Umph!” said Alph. “He gave you this, did he? Well, I hope you are reformed; but, until I am sure of it, T am not your friend. Are you a scout now ?” ; “My own business; why you ask? No- like me, I don’t ‘ Care; take care°own self; let me ‘lone !” The savage drew himsélf up moodily, and sat upright, in his corner, looking at the young man, from time to time, from under his heavy brows. It was very evident that he bore him no good-will, and would embrace the first opportunity to get even with him for his attack upon him. His companion Sat silent, watching the motions of the two, and drawing little attention to himself. His wandering eye took in’ all the appurtenances of the cabin for further use, Ben was watch- ing him furtively, and did not like the expression of his eye. But the meal was soon ready, and the whole party sat down to partake. When it was over, the savages rose, without a word, and left the house, plunging at once into the depths of » the forest. “T do not Jike that young Indian,” said Alph. “He is of & traitorous brood. “I like not these renegades, find them Where you will.” “Then you do not pelieve) in his contrition ?” : “Not in the least. He may, mark you, for policy's sake, € friendly to us for a while, and do us good service; but he Can not be relied on, and the very first opportunity he will wun against us,” _ “The older one is less to my taste than the younger,” said Ben. “His eyes were everywhere. He was taking note of the position of the windows and doors, their fastenings and Strength. In case your house ever is attdcked by Indians, that fellow, with his knowledge, would be a bad opponent.” “How do you know that t “T had my eyes upon him all the time.” a “Father,” said Flora; pfs wary “you are trying to deceive ae, ” ‘Middleton started. “T do not understand you.” “You fear an attack from the Indians. I know you do, es, : commiclbooks.com a