one in the dress
of the whites, and who for that reason had not ventured into the cabin
of the jailer, but had kept watch on the outside, approaching
Sassacus, said:

"Let the feet of the chief be swift, for many warriors will be after
him with the morning light."

"My brother!" said the delighted Sagamore, recognizing the voice of
Arundel. "Let not my brother be afraid. The forest loves Sassacus, and
tells him all its secrets."

"Yet remain not here, my friend, my Sassacus, nor be troubled about
Neebin. I will take care of her, and she shall be restored to thee."

"Sassacus trusts his young white brother," said the Indian, "He hears
Neebin singing by the river of the Pequots."

"We part here, and perhaps forever," said Arundel. "Farewell,
Sagamore. A nobler heart than thine never beat in savage or Christian
bosom. I will never forget you."

He wrung the hand of the chief, and, turning, was instantly lost in
the darkness.

The occasion permitted no further words, and, as the two separated, it
was with a glow of pleasure on the part of each. Arundel reflected
with satisfaction on the success of his enterprise, and the Sagamore's
enjoyment of his recovered freedom was heightened by the thought that
he had been remembered by one who had so much attracted him. The young
man succeeded in reaching his quarters without being discovered, and
we now leave him, to accompany those with whom he had been associated.

So well had their measures been taken, and with such good fortune
executed, that they were already deep in the woods before the
settlement was aroused by the alarm given by the sentinel.

"They may make as much noise as they choose, for their own pleasure,"
said Philip, laughing, as the report of the culverins, which startled
the colonists from their sleep, were heard; "but it is only a useless
pother, and a vain rubbing of drowsy eyes. I should like to see how
valiant Captain Endicott will look, when he finds that the bird has
flown."

"In thy present habiliments of a savage?" said the Knight.

"Nay," answered the soldier. "I care not to be seen naked, and stained
up like an Aberginian. I was half ashamed of myself, especially before
the lady, though there was not much light."

"It were well," said the Knight, "to cast our slough before we chance
to be seen by Indians, notwithstanding they may be friendly. We must
retire deep, too, into the forest, for I mistake much the character of
Winthrop and his co