When we reached our house nothing was to be seen of father's body; but we soon, discovered a newly-made grave, where we had reason to believe he was buried.
As was afterward ascertained, he had been given a decent burial by orders of Little Crow himself, who, doubtless, would have protected us, had we awaited his coming.
We rode carefully through the woods, and when we came out on the other side, our hearts were made glad by the sight of the white tents of United States soldiers. Colonel Sibley was encamped at Lac Qui Parle, and we were safe at last.
Chitto disappeared from this post in the same sudden manner as before; but I am happy to say that I have seen her several times since. Mother and I were afraid her people would punish her for the part she took in helping us, but they did not.
Probably the friendship which Little Crow showed toward our family, may have had something to do with the gentle treatment which the Indians showed her.
Language Lesson.—Supply the words omitted from the following sentences.
"Must go! Indian soon be here!"
"Indian be here in minute!"
Let pupils make out an analysis for the subject—