Historical plays for children . , he per-severed. At length he could go no farther,and finally breathed his last. Henri. While we were resting at our differentstopping places, he was teaching and preach-ing to the Indians. Pierre. He was the finest, bravest man Iever knew. Jacques. Always kind and patient, he nevercomplained. Henri. We shall never forget him. Pierre. We buried him on the shore of LakeMichigan. May he rest in peace. Joliet. What these men say is all true. Frontenac. I understand that you had aperilous trip down the Lachine Rapids. 52 HISTORICAL PLAYS FOR CHILDREN Joliet. Yes, m
Historical plays for children . , he per-severed. At length he could go no farther,and finally breathed his last. Henri. While we were resting at our differentstopping places, he was teaching and preach-ing to the Indians. Pierre. He was the finest, bravest man Iever knew. Jacques. Always kind and patient, he nevercomplained. Henri. We shall never forget him. Pierre. We buried him on the shore of LakeMichigan. May he rest in peace. Joliet. What these men say is all true. Frontenac. I understand that you had aperilous trip down the Lachine Rapids. 52 HISTORICAL PLAYS FOR CHILDREN Joliet. Yes, my canoe was overturned. PoorAmiel and Jean were drowned, also theIndian boy we brought from the tribe ofthe Illinois, and we lost all the valuablerecords of the journey made by FatherMarquette. Frontenac. That is unfortunate; but you menare alive and well, and you have accom-plished much in following the great riverso far. Honor is due such brave us withdraw and talk of your travelsat greater length. (All go out.). 53 GEORGE ROGERS CLARK SCENE IA Road in Virginia CHARACTERS The Governor (Patrick Henry) A Guide Clark Two Hunters (Clark and Two Hunters enter.) Clark. I am uncertain which road to Hunter (pointing to the right). This shows signs of more Hunter. Listen! I hear some one (listening). True. I hear two voices.(Voices are heard in the distance.) 54 HISTORICAL PLAYS FOR CHILDREN 55 First Hunter. I hope they are not highway robbers,Clark {examining his gun). If they are, we are ready for Hunter. Let them come ! {Enter Governor and a Guide) Governor. Good day, travelers. Clark. Good day, sir. Can you tell us which road leads to Richmond ?Guide {pointing). The one on the Hunter. That is what I We are going that way, also, and should be glad of your Thank you. We will come gladly, but let us rest by this stream and have something to eat before going T
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