In Barracks and Wigwam — page 220: what you’re looking at

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— = | “Well. you must,’ ’ Linn rinpered “Ips your rons ee Chants: Listen sharp now, and don’t miss a word. Walk outside as coolly as though you weré me—which ea vay a. pe a - woods on the opposite bank. Then head straight “And what are you ~ “Hush! Linn whispered. “I’m not through. Head ~ straight south, and ten miles off you will find the soldiers them. Now go. Do you understand it all?” 5 stake. If you get away I may be able to escape, too» ™~ break. The Sioux are coming in force, Flying Thunder : ealalatinlae think you are—and keep the blanket close. _Deerfoot is waiting, and he will start with you toward the / lodge where we were this morning. If he asks any ques- tions answer in a low voice. When you have gone about _ fifty feet trip him over—if you can—and run for life. : * Strike for the south end of the valley, and if you reach | se > the narrowest part in safety, take to the river. Swim across, or down with the current, and get into the thick 93 a in camp between a stream and a mountain, Tell Major Dallas they are to be surrounded and attacked at day- from one direction, and Gray Fox from the other. Don’t get captured 1f you can help it, and look out-for Indians on the way. ‘The country will likely be full of bi! * hy Te ey ee ee . A Ses iy Wie ‘ _ See aay eae Te es ay og Bruce fiercely caught hold of Linn’s hands. | “Yes, I understand,” he whispered. “I understand that you are sacrificing yourself for me, and after the _ cruel wrong | have done you. I don’t deserve this, Linn. I refuse to accept ” aa “But you must, Bruce. The soldiers must be warned of their peril, and if I take this chance you will die at the e os * vii ee bad . i > Deerfoot will be terribly angry, but I don’t think he will _kill me in case I am found here in your place. And now go. If he becomes suspicious, and enters, all. is lost hae : hig A aa cN ot a moment dare be wasted.” ~~ te ae JL am going now,” Bruce whispered, i in “ comi chook <s.com ot ARE 4 SRS eh WET ae 2 ft GS Mee ed beh a