and Antelope was once or twice almost on the
point of stringing his bow to send an arrow
through the audacious speaker.

As they moved about the village, taking note
of its numbers and situation, and waiting an
opportunity to withdraw without exciting sus-
picion, they observed some of the younger
braves standing near another large wigwam,
and one or two even peeped within. Moved by
sudden curiosity, Antelope followed their ex-
ample. He uttered a low exclamation and at
once withdrew.

"What is it?" asked his companion, but
received no answer.

It was evidently the home of a chief. The
family were seated within at their usual occu-
pations, and the bright light of the central fire
shone full upon the face of a most lovely
maiden.

Antelope stood apparently motionless, but he
was trembling under his robe like a leaf.

"Come, friend, there is another large cloud
almost over the moon! We must move away
under its concealing shadow," urged Eagle-
child.