pass from them forever; the chiefs wrapped in the pride of Indian
endurance hide from each other their feelings no tear betrays, or
thoughts even mar the serenity of their countenances, which indicated
only submission to fate while the necessary ceremonies were being
provided for; and they filled the flower decked bark, moored in the
little eddy above the rapids, with highly valuable contributions; and
lighted the great pine-fires for the feast and dance, so well furnished
and prepared by Black Snake, while daylight faded into night, heralded
by invisible singers from the surrounding trees, pouring forth their
sleepy monotonous songs, varying only at times in a higher and wilder
key, then dying away in the endless roar of the turbulent waters around
them.

The full moon ascending majestically above the horizon, with its pale,
wavering light softened into beauty the rough rocks and banks, revealing
the brilliant and beautiful path that one by one, the wisest and best of
their tribe, had followed. Showering its light upon the narrow river
path, already filled with the sad hearted maidens leading the submissive
Fawn to the waiting boat in the quiet little bay; they hushed the noisy
feast with their low sweet voices as they sung her virtues, followed by
a subdued and curious crowd of every age and sex. About stepping from
the rock to her boat, the Fawn turned to her sire, but e'er she spoke
the sachem answered her appealing look.

"I have no word or gift to send by thee my child. Thou art my all. The
Great Oak will soon fall, but in falling must crush his enemies. Thy
father will follow thee on the beautiful trail when the Manitou next
lights the way," turning, as he finished, his back towards the river,
while the Fawn placed herself with mechanical helplessness in the boat.
Instantly the unnoticed, but faithful wolf, sprung after her. Arms were