Oramaika; An Indian Story (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1854 edition. Excerpt: ...This is Caraina's last gift to her young friend," said she, in a trembling voice. "The Great Spirit calls me to my own people, and I am now going to join them." "But the way is very long, Caraina," said Mr. Harley, with much feeling. " He who has ordained, that the spray of the sea shall not wet the wings of the bird that skims its surface, and protects the feet of the young fawn from the thorns in its path, will give me strength for my journey. I wish to die in the arms of those I saw come into this world. Good-bye, and think sometimes of old Caraina." Mr. Harley urged her warmly to remain with them, but she would not. He then charged her to express his gratitude to Oramaika, if she yet lived. This she promised faithfully to do, and hiding her face in her cloak, to conceal the tears, she oould not restrain, she left them and went apon her way. CHAPTER XVII. GOOD NEWS. "ALL your wishes, Major, will be accomplished in two days. Mr. Lioncel is expected in Boston this evening." " Lioncel, brave as a lion, as amiable as brave, prudent in council, bold in execution. He is of a family whose valor is truly hereditary. His grandfather, Balk, was a real hero, and my father's best friend," added the Major, heaving a deep sigh. " Major," said Ralk, making a profound bow, " do not regret your brave arid worthy father. He died full of years ana of honor. Ah if he was living now he'd make these Pequods suffer. He knew how to deal with them. But happily for us," added he, " like father, liLe son; and you, Major, Mr. Lioncel, and myself, are enough to put them to flight, ii they should dare to attack us." " Which they certainly wilr, Ralk, for these men are brave." " Yes, here in their swamps, where they hide like crooodiles, and in these trees, where they are...