the leading character of this series, though he may have
some of the conceit which belongs to youth, is always honest, true to
principle, and faithful to the light which he seeks in the gospel, and
in all the other sources of wisdom. He aims to be a Christian young
man, respects and loves all the institutions of religion, and labors to
make his life an "Upward and Onward" progress.

The scene of the story is laid upon the waters of the upper Missouri:
and while the writer hopes the reader will find the story sufficiently
stirring and exciting to engage his attention, he also trusts that
Phil's Christian principles, his reverence for the Bible, and his
devotion to duty and principle, will receive the earnest consideration
of his young friends.

HARRISON SQUARE, BOSTON,

_June_ 6, 1870.

CONTENTS.

PAGE

CHAPTER I.
IN WHICH PHIL COMES HOME WITH PLENTY OF FISH. 11

CHAPTER II.
IN WHICH PHIL FINDS THE CAMP OF THE INDIANS. 21

CHAPTER III.
IN WHICH PHIL TAKES GOOD CARE OF THE HORSES. 32

CHAPTER IV.
IN WHICH PHIL LOSES AN OLD AND VALUED FRIEND. 42

CHAPTER V.
IN WHICH PHIL FOLLOWS KIT CRUNCHER. 53

CHAPTER VI.
IN WHICH PHIL ASSISTS IN THE BUILDING OF A BLOCK HOUSE. 63

CHAPTER VII.
IN WHICH PHIL AND HIS FRIENDS GUARD THE CASTLE. 74

CHAPTER VIII.
IN WHICH PHIL SEES THE FIRST YOUNG LADY HE EVER SAW. 85

CHAPTER IX.
IN WHICH PHIL HAS A VISITOR AT THE CASTLE. 95

CHAPTER X.
IN WHICH PHIL VISITS PARADISE, AND FIRES AT AN INDIAN. 106

CHAPTER XI.
IN WHICH PHIL ENGAGES IN THE PURSUIT OF THE INDIANS. 116

CHAPTER XII.
IN WHICH PHIL TAKES DELIBERATE AIM AT ONE OF THE
CAPTORS OF ELLA. 127

CHAPTER XIII.
IN WHICH PHIL AND HIS COMPANION ARRIVE AT THE CABIN
OF KIT CRUNCHER. 138

CHAPTER XIV.
IN WHICH PHIL ROWS THE BARGE UP THE BIG FISH RIVER. 149

CHAPTER XV.
IN WHICH PHIL AND HIS COMPANIONS START FOR THE CASTLE. 160

CHAPTER XVI.
IN WHICH PHIL ARRIVES AT THE CASTLE. 171

CHAPTER XVII.
IN WHICH PHIL CONDUCTS THE SOLDIERS TO THE LINE
OF DEFENCE.