Drawing up boats on the sandy beach, they seated themselves on the of the Indians' place of worship partook of their refresh

their site

ments, joined in the dance, smoked the pipe and told the story. ". In company with one of his friends, Hans wandered over the plain, and on turning espied the sparkling of an eye in a thick cluster of bushes. Knowing that it was no one of his party, he proceeded cautiously, without appearing to observe it, enough to see it was an Indian, when, rais

until he came near

ing his rifle and taking deliberate aim, he directed his companion to make close search. Finding but one, they bound him and

took him to the company, who were preparing to leave, and Hans soon recog some, of whom were already in their boats. nized the Indian as one with whom he had recently had trouble.

He questioned him closely, but he refused to explain his pre sence or his purposes. Finding his efforts fruitless, Hans pre pared to embark,

when the Indian broke the silence by a shrill

yell.

" The

result

was soon manifest.

A company of warriors,

who had concealed themselves and their canoes above the point, were seen darting forward with appalling velocity. Hans' only hope of escape was his boats. The Indians drew nearer and nearer

they were within an arrow's

flight,

and yet Katrina

Hans faltered a moment when and two others were on shore. he saw the danger to which Katrina was exposed ; but it was momentary.