The Indian: On the Battle-Field and in the Wigwam — John Shaqi
The Indian: On the Battle-Field and in the WigwamFrost, John
History
The Indian: On the Battle-Field and in the Wigwam
Frost, John
Indians of North America
“Yes,” replied the officer, “I never look upon the rising sun without
pleasure, or without feeling thankful to our great father who created
it.”
“I am glad thou art happy, but there is no more pleasure for me,” said
Wanou. A moment after, he showed the young man a shrub in full bloom,
and said, “Hast thou any pleasure in beholding this plant?”
“Yes, great pleasure,” replied the young man.
“To me, it can no longer give pleasure,” said the old man; and then
embracing the young Englishman, he concluded with these words, “Begone!
hasten to thy country, that thy father may still have pleasure in
beholding the rising sun, and the flowers of spring.”
Poor chief; the death of his beloved son had broken his heart.
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THE FRIENDLY MANOEUVRE.
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ANY years ago, a Scotchman and his wife, named M’Dou-gall, emigrated to
America. Having but very little money, he purchased some land upon
the verge of civilization, where it was sold for a low price. By great
exertions and the aid of his neighbors, M’Dougall soon had a comfortable
farm, well stocked. But the inconvenience of distance from the church,
market, and mill, were felt, and caused discontent with the location.
One day, while the farmer was away at the mill, the duty of driving up
the cows to milk devolved on the wife, and that thrifty and industrious
woman went out in quest of them. Not accustomed to going far from the
house, she wandered through the woods, got bewildered, and just before
dark sank upon the ground in despair. An Indian hunter soon came along,
and guessing her situation, induced her to follow him to his wigwam,
where she was kindly fed and lodged for the night by the hunter’s wife.
In the morning, the Indian conducted his guest to her cattle, and thence
home. M’Dou-gall, grateful for his service, presented him with a suit
of clothes, and invited him to become his frequent visitor. Three days
afterwards he returned, and endeavored, partly, by signs, and partly
in broken English, to induce M’Dougall to follow him; but the Scotchman
refused. Time was precious to him who owed all his comforts to hard
labor, and the Indian repeated his entreaties in vain. The poor fellow
looked grieved and disappointed; but a moment after, a sudden thought
struck him.
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