. The story of Red Feather : a tale of the American frontier . family. You will say these were enough to frightenany lad, however brave; but you must remember that Melville helda strong position in the house. Such a fine horse as Saladin could not fail to catch the eye of thedusky scamps, and at the moment Red Feather fired his well-nighfatal shot at the youth three warriors were putting forth their utmostefforts to capture the prize. But the wise Saladin showed no liking for the red men, and wouldnot permit any of them to lay hands on him. It was an easy matterto do this, for among them all t
. The story of Red Feather : a tale of the American frontier . family. You will say these were enough to frightenany lad, however brave; but you must remember that Melville helda strong position in the house. Such a fine horse as Saladin could not fail to catch the eye of thedusky scamps, and at the moment Red Feather fired his well-nighfatal shot at the youth three warriors were putting forth their utmostefforts to capture the prize. But the wise Saladin showed no liking for the red men, and wouldnot permit any of them to lay hands on him. It was an easy matterto do this, for among them all there was not one that could approachhim in fleetness. He suffered them to come quite near, and then,flinging up his head with a defiant neigh, sped beyond their reachlike an arrow darting from the bow. Melvilles eyes kindled. 24 THE STORY OF RED FEATHER I am proud of you, Saladin, he said, and if I dared, I wouldgive you a hurrah. He watched the performance for several minutes, the rapid move-ment of the horses causing him to shift his position once or twice. Saladin showed no liking for the red men. from one side of the house to the other. Finally, one of the Siouxsaw how idle their pursuit was, and, angered at being baffled,deliberately raised his rifle and fired at Saladin. Whether he hit the horse or not Melville could not say, thoughthe animal showred no signs of being hurt; but the lad was so indignantthat he levelled his own weapon, and, pointing the muzzle out otthe narrow window, muttered— If you want to try that kind of business, Im willing, and I thinkI can make a better shot than you did. THE STORY OF RED FEATHER 25 Before, however, he could be sure of his aim, he was startled bya cry from Dot— Come down here quick, Mel! A great big Indian is getting inthe house by the window! M CHAPTER THREE CAUGHT FAST A FRIEND IN NEED ELVILLE Clarendon was so interested in the efforts of the three Sioux to capture his horse, that for a minute or two heforgot that Dot was belo
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