roughgrove

Updated: June 5, 2025

"She's gone! she's gone!" exclaimed Roughgrove, looking aghast at the vacated pit under the fallen trunk. "But we will have her yet," said Boone, as he heard Glenn discharge a pistol a few paces apart in the bushes. The report was followed by a yell, not from the chief, but Sneak, and the next moment the rifle of the latter was likewise heard.

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It is not fear that extorts the promise never to war against us it would be his gratitude for sparing his life. Take down your gun, Sneak. Let us decide upon his fate. I am in favour of liberating him." "And I," said Glenn. "And I," said Roughgrove. "I vote for killing him," said Sneak. "Hanged if I don't, too," said Joe, who had been listening from the door.

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Thus they clung together several minutes in silence, when they were interrupted by Roughgrove, whose attention had been attracted by the sudden affright of Joe. "William, my dear boy," said the grieved old man, "you must not have any thing to do with the Indians you promised us that you would not " "Leave us!" said the youth, sternly, and stamping impatiently.

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The hounds, too, seemed delighted to place their feet once more on the bare earth, and they were permitted to accompany the horses in all their excursions. One night, when William, Mary, and Joe were all quietly sleeping, Roughgrove took occasion to express his gratitude to Glenn for the many and important services rendered his family.

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The young chief, or rather the restored youth, awoke in a few days from the delirium into which the fever had plunged him, to a state of convalescence and a consciousness of his altered condition. He now uttered with earnest tenderness the endearing terms of "sister" and "father," when he addressed Mary and Roughgrove.

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The Indian girl kissed her pale brow, and smiled joyfully, when the youth told her that Mary was his dear sister. "He loves her, and her affection for him is imperishable!" said Glenn. "And why may they not be happy together, if they dwell with us?" asked Roughgrove, pondering. "There is no reason why they should not be. Let us tell them to remain and be happy," said Glenn.

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"Ha! ha! ha! you were born to be hanged," said Roughgrove, coming forward with Boone and Glenn, and laughing heartily. "He has been hung," said Boone. "And almost quartered," said Glenn. Joe yelled likewise, and doubled his knees up to his chin. "Oh, goodness! Jump up here, Sneak, and cut me loose," said Joe, beseechingly. "There's no danger of you ever dying," said Sneak.

J. B. (John Beauchamp) Jones - Wild Western Scenes : A Narrative of Adventures in the Western Wilderness, Wherein the : Exploits of Daniel Boone, the Great American Pioneer are Particularly : Described

Boone The interment Startling intelligence Indians about A skunk Thrilling fears Boone's device. "Is Glenn at the spring with Sneak?" asked Boone, in a very thoughtful and grave manner. "Yes, sir, I left him there, and I now hear him with the hounds chasing a fox," replied Joe, in true native style. "If he is with the hounds, he is certainly not at the spring," remarked Roughgrove.

J. B. (John Beauchamp) Jones - Wild Western Scenes : A Narrative of Adventures in the Western Wilderness, Wherein the : Exploits of Daniel Boone, the Great American Pioneer are Particularly : Described

The party set out at a brisk pace, Joe with the rest, for it was necessary to station the men at as many points as possible. Boone, Roughgrove, and Glenn, when they reached the upper valley, descended to the river, while Sneak and Joe were directed to station themselves on the main-land opposite the upper and lower ends of the island.

J. B. (John Beauchamp) Jones - Wild Western Scenes : A Narrative of Adventures in the Western Wilderness, Wherein the : Exploits of Daniel Boone, the Great American Pioneer are Particularly : Described

This was Joe's last wild western adventure. The incident was soon forgotten by the party in the house. Serious and sad thoughts succeeded the mirthful scene described above. Roughgrove had brought Boone thither to receive their last farewell! The renowned woodman and warrior wore marks of painful regret on his pale features. The rest were in tears.

J. B. (John Beauchamp) Jones - Wild Western Scenes : A Narrative of Adventures in the Western Wilderness, Wherein the : Exploits of Daniel Boone, the Great American Pioneer are Particularly : Described