don't want to be tipped over and drownded, arter we've got away from
the Injins," said he, in apology for his timidity.

"I'm sure I don't fear the water, after the terrible scenes we have
passed through," replied Fanny; "but there is no danger."

"I dunno 's there is; but even the little Injin boy was skeered when
she tipped so."

"I ought to have unfastened this rope before we hoisted the sail,"
added Fanny, pointing to the sheet.

"I ain't afeerd, if you ain't, Fanny. I don't reckon we could 'a
paddled her over to the island in seven year."

"It would have taken a long time," said Fanny, glancing back at the
smoking buildings of the settlement.

She was sad at heart when she thought of the murder and destruction
which had occurred that morning. It was pleasant on the lake, but
neither Fanny nor Ethan was in a condition to enjoy the sail. Each was
thinking of friends in the settlement who had probably been slain by
the remorseless savages. Fanny steered the bateau in silence, till she
reached the shore of the island, which was about two miles from the
point where the party had embarked. It was very small, containing not
more than half an acre of land. A single tree grew on the highest part,
and all of it was covered with grass, like the ground on the western
shores of the lake.

A landing was effected under the lee of the land, and the cargo of the
bateau removed to the shore. Wahena was taken to the middle of the
island, and fastened to the tree. From this point a view of all the
surrounding country could be obtained, and with ordinary care on the
part of the exiles, it would be impossible for an enemy to approach
without their knowledge. The provisions and other articles were
transported on the wheelbarrow to the tree.

"I should kinder like this, ef the folks hadn't all been killed off,"
said Ethan, when the work was done, and he had seated himself at
Fanny's side, in the shade of the tree.

"We were very fortunate to escape with our lives, Ethan, and I feel
very thankful," replied Fanny.

"So do I; and ef you want to say your prayers now, we hain't got
nothin' else to do."

"I have said them many times; God can hear us even when we do not speak
aloud."

"I s'pose so; well, I said mine, too; and that's a thing I don't do
very often."

"I have no doubt they strengthened your arm, and made you feel brave."

"I dunno but they did; but I feel as though a leetle grain o' breakfast
would strengthen my