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The head of the chief was bent forward and downward; while his hand appeared extended outward, as if holding that of the huntress! It was a fearful tableau for a lover to contemplate even at a distance; and the white lips, clenched teeth, and quick irregular beating of Wingrove's heart perfectly audible to me as I stood beside him told with what terrible emotions the sight was inspiring him.
It had no doubt produced pleasant reflections; and rendered myself indirectly an object of gratitude. It was natural that such kindness should be reciprocated. My own intent in "confessing" the girl was twofold. First, on Wingrove's account: for, notwithstanding all that had been said and done, her love for him might have passed.
"Oh! it matters not now another villain like himself one who O God! I cannot tell you the horrid history it is too black to be believed." "Nay, you may tell it me. I half know it already; but there are some points I wish explained for your sake for Wingrove's for the sake of your sister " "My sister! how can it concern her? Surely it does not? Explain your meaning, sir."
"I can't say the word, Hick Holt, in presence o' the girls to make wives to the Mormon Prophet that's what he intended wi' both o' 'em." The scream that, like the neigh of an angry horse, burst from the lips of the squatter, drowned the last words of Wingrove's speech; and simultaneously the report of a rifle pealed upon the air.
A glance around the plain enabled me to note some other changes that had recently taken place. The horses of the Indians were now picketed upon the grass, and browsing peacefully as if the clangour of strife had never sounded in their ears. I could see my own Arab a little apart, with Wingrove's horse and the mules all in the charge of a horse-guard, who stood sentry near them.
Wingrove's cheek has turned red. Fear and shame are depicted upon his face. In his confusion he pushes the Indian aside more rudely than gently. "Go!" he exclaims in an under voice. "For God's sake go! you have ruined me!" The girl obeys the request and gesture both sufficiently rude after such sweet complaisance.
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