..Under the crown, American history; . was taller and heavier than carry him would be impossible. If this faintlasted long, as seemed likely, would not theIndians find them? Nicholas stared roundnervously, his hands clenched, his heart beatingfast at the sound of muttering voices, which provedto be only the murmur of a stream close by. He bent over the white face in sympathy, forhe, too, was thirsty, and he guessed what tor-ment had forced the delirious youth desper-ately to seek relief. A few steps and he wasbeside the stream, swallowing delicious he was quickly with Lawrence
..Under the crown, American history; . was taller and heavier than carry him would be impossible. If this faintlasted long, as seemed likely, would not theIndians find them? Nicholas stared roundnervously, his hands clenched, his heart beatingfast at the sound of muttering voices, which provedto be only the murmur of a stream close by. He bent over the white face in sympathy, forhe, too, was thirsty, and he guessed what tor-ment had forced the delirious youth desper-ately to seek relief. A few steps and he wasbeside the stream, swallowing delicious he was quickly with Lawrence again, pouringwater from his wide felt hat on the white face,and pressing his drenched handkerchief on the^close-shut lips of the unconscious youth. Slow work it was reviving him, yet at last THE RESCUE. 119 Lawrences eyes stared up with recognition inthem. What is it, Nick ? Did Ladybird throwme? I must be sore hurt to make thee look sogently on me. With a dozen words Nicholas brought him toremembrance of the incidents just BRADDOCK S DEFEAT. FROM THE PAINTING Thou hast risked thy life for me! he mur-mured, struggling to his elbow. We must startafter Dunbar at once, or we shall lose him. This was quite Nicholass opinion, but it wasan opinion not easy to put into action. Foralthough Lawrence got to his feet and stumbleda few yards, he collapsed then, slipping throughNicholass hold to the ground. 120 THE RESCUE. Im too shaky to stand! he gasped. * Goon, Nick. Im thankful to thee, but Ill not beresponsible for thy scalping. *I shall not leave thee, Nicholas said. Idare say if thou canst sleep for an hour we mayovertake the rear-guard at the first halt. What of the Indians? Lawrence asked. * Likely the Indians are tired as well as we,said Nicholas. Perchance they will take thisnight for a good rest. Nick, Lawrence murmured, * I have notdeserved that thou — His voice failed, hiseyes closed, and he fainted again. Of the night which followed Nicholas wouldnever willingly
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