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Maysotta had shot several small animals, and these, with the provisions we had brought, afforded us an abundant supper. The night was passed without any interruption, and early the next morning we set off for Winnemak's camp. I offered to take Maysotta on my horse, but she declined, saying that she would proceed on foot, as she hoped to shoot some deer by the way.
I have been in a dreadful state of alarm and anxiety, thinking that Manley I mean Lieutenant Broadstreet and his men had been killed. Maysotta has somewhat relieved my mind. But where is he? Has he been unable to come and look for me?" The assurance I gave that Manley was well, and not far off, soon restored Clarice to her usual composure.
"You do not know how strong I am; I shall be able to go through as much as any of you," she said. "Although I like Maysotta, I should not have been happy among her savage tribe." The next morning we sent the animals back, and loaded ourselves with packs of provisions.
When Maysotta heard we were going, she begged Clarice and Rachel to remain with her; but Clarice had made up her mind to accompany us, and was fully prepared for all the difficulties we might have to encounter. Fortunately, Lieutenant Broadstreet had sufficient supplies of provisions for all our wants.
"Tell the `Fair Lily' that I have heard of the danger by which she is threatened, and that if she will come here Maysotta will take care of her, and cherish her as a sister," said the Indian girl, as I was about to vault into my saddle. I thanked her, and told her that I was sure Clarice would be glad to meet with her.
Shortly afterwards, the second band, who were expected, made their appearance in the distance, and, as before, the warriors hurried out to meet them. I was still talking to Maysotta, when I saw her look towards the approaching party, and an expression of astonishment take possession of her countenance. "What have our braves been doing?" she said.
As we could not tell how long Maysotta might be absent, we lighted a fire and cooked some provisions, of which both Clarice and Rachel stood greatly in need. The Indian damsel, however, had been so confident about finding the horses, that I was not surprised to see Keokuk driving them towards us, a short time before sunset.
But Maysotta has been telling me that something dreadful has happened, though I cannot make out what she means." "I will tell you all about that by-and-by," I answered; "but I am eager to know how Maysotta managed to find you."
The lieutenant was now sufficiently recovered to mount his horse, and, followed by his two troopers, he and I set off in search of Clarice. None of the Indians, however, offered to accompany us, nor did Maysotta, as I thought she would have done; but I found that she had left the camp with her dog and rifle before we started.
There was no use in bandying words just then, so the lieutenant ordering Klitz to take up the muskets, and Gillooly, as before, to trundle the wheel-barrow, we set off, guided by Maysotta, for the Indian camp. We found but few persons in the camp, and these chiefly women and children, the men having accompanied their chief.
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