Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1899 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XVI. THROUGH THE FOREST ALONE. 'HE parting between Jack and Dick, while satis-l factory to both in one respect, was the opposite in another. They would have preferred to talk long enough to arrive at a fuller understanding, inasmuch as for a time Jack had to take one path and his cousin another. Both wished to arrange it so that, if feasible or possible, they could meet again, but the impatience of Osceola prevented, and they could only part with mutual prayers. Obeying the stern orders of the chief, Jack flung his rifle over his shoulder and strode into the wood, not pausing until he knew he was beyond sight of his chum and his master. Then he stopped among the trees and looked around. Neither they nor any of the Seminoles were in sight. A curious mental change in each boy must be noted. The conviction of Jack Raymore was that the action of Osceola had been prompted by a strong friendship for each. "His warriors are in that excited state that he knows he will be unable to save us from a treacherous death at the hands of some of them. They would n't dare attack either of us in his presence, but they would manage to do so some time when we were not under his eye. He feels a stronger friendship for Dick than for me. The safer course is to put me beyond reach of the Seminoles and halfbreeds, and he lingered a few minutes behind them to do so. I am now free to look out for myself, with a fair chance of making my way out of the wilderness. Having only Dick to look after, Osceola will keep him under his wing and take as good care of him as if he were his own son. It will be much easier to do that with one boy than with two, and when a good opening comes, he will give Dick a chance to make his way to my home, which will be his for a...