Germantown High School - Record Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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THE CLIVEDEN and rudely thrust the girl away. As the day wore on the squaw brought her some food in an earthen vessel. Although sick with terror, the Puritan girl at- tempted to swallow some of the course food. Finally long shadows swept across the floor of the rude dwelling and the sound of some sort of an arrival was carried to the ears of the maiden. The doorway was filled by the figure of an old Indian having the bearings and dress of a chief. He advanced into the middle of the room and behind him came-Iohn Quarles! The latter had a defiant look on his face which changed to one of conster- nation when he saw Faith Nvinthrop. He rushed forward and, Faith, at the same time, started toward him. She then saw that his hands were tied behind his back and he looked as if he had been in a fierce struggle, as his clothes were torn and there was a bruise upon his head. The Indian muttered something, left the room, and then Faith learned the story. John Quarles had been surprised when he was on his way to meet Faith. Three Indians had come upon him unawares. A struggle ensued which was ended when one of the savages dealt him a blow upon the head. These Indians had demanded the knowledge of the location of the ammunition and arms which the colonists depended upon for their safety that winter. Faith had undoubt- edly been captured so that Quarles would consent to tell these unscrupulous rascals where the stores could be found. The two were interrupted by the re- appearance of the chieftan. He strode into the room and saw by the look upon the maiden's face that she knew the reason of the capture. Iohn Quarles was taken away again after he had reassured Faith that help would arrive in time. When he had left, the woman who had guarded Faith before came and stationed herself out- side of the lodge. It was not long be- fore the squaw began to nod and she soon slept. Meanwhile, Faith had exam- ined her prison and tired to think of a possible means of escape. She suddenly perceived a small 'opening near the floor of the wigwam which was large enough for only a slight person such as she to worm her way out. She knelt down and managed to slip through. The girl hesitated and then advanced out a little way. The wigwam in which she had been held prisoner proved to be a little distance from the rest of the village and quite near the surrounding forest. Under cover of tHe darkness Faith crept forward in order to gain more knowledge of the place wherein she had been quartered and its surroundings. She noticed small camp fires here and there and some distance away perceived a larger fire in a clearing. The thought entered her mind that it might be a council which had gathered to discuss the fate of her lover and herself. Ap- proaching nearer Faith discovered a tent guarded by an armed sentry. Under cover of the trees the girl proceeded to the rear of the tent and saw a huge whet-stone which the tribe used for sharpening their weapons. Near it she found a discarded tomahawk and thank- fully grasped it. The noise of the Indians outside prevented them from hearing the sound caused by slitting the tent with the weapon. She crawled through and Iohn gasped slightly when he saw her. Quickly Faith undid the fastenings on his wrists and ankles. Drawing into the shadows so that the scout outside could not see them he made a curious soundl Im- mediately the Indian entered and with a strong arm Iohn Quarles let the tomahawk fall upon the head of the

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THE CLIVEDEN She wore a dainty French calico gown which was the downy and soft-looking gray which is so charming and which is always associated with these silent folk. Her throat was as white as the lawn neckerchief which was across her shoulders, while her mantle of gray and woolen mittens completed the costume. Father and daughter were joined by Iohn Quarles and after the morning greeting he had fallen into step with his friend and his betrothed. Over his shoulder he had slung a rifle which was no more forgotten than the psalm book which all three carried. On entering the meeting house the two men pro- ceeded to the left and Faith entered her pew on the right as was the usual custom. In the Puritan house of worship the pews on one side were for men and on the other for women. The aged minister began the sermon solemnly uttering the words, O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is goodg for His mercy endureth for ever. After which the Puritans raised their voices in the words of Sternhold's majestic psalm: The Lord descended from above and bow'd the heavens hye And underneath his feete he cast the darkness of the skye. On Cherubs and on cherubims full royally he road And on the winges of all the windes came flying all abroad. After the service was over Faith and Iohn conducted the older man to his cabin. Iohn made plans with the maiden for a last meeting, before he should leave, to bid her farewell. YVhen the day wore on and before the sun sank Faith was to meet her lover at the place where she had spoken with him the evening before. When she arrived she was strangely fearful because Iohn was nowhere to be seen. She re- traced her steps and suddenly was confronted by a tall Indian warrior. At first she thought him one of the friendly Shawanese and gave him the sign of greeting. The Indian was a superb specimen of the red man. His splendid body was oiled, shining with yellow and white paint. His haughty face seemed to disdain even looking at the white woman. He spoke in a guttural but very musical voice and said in broken English, Pale face come with Massosoit. Go where pale face soldier is. He askyou come. Instantly the thought leaped into Faith's mind that Iohn had been hurt and had sent this particular Indian for her. The tall warrior strode forward and Faith darted after him plying him with questions. He only shook his head and pointed before them in the direction of John Quarles' cabin. With a lithe step he set off and Faith followed. She did not see the look of cunning and evil which flitted over the Indian's face. The two had gone a short distance when the savage turned and pointed ahead. They stopped and Faith gazed where he pointed, but, seeing nothing, turned to ask the meaning and her face paled with terror. The Indian was approaching her and the savage look in his eye was plain to see. He picked her up and with the noiseless step of the savage entered the forest in the opposite direction. He traveled three miles in this fashion, holding her in an iron grasp and at last reached the settlement of his tribe. She was placed in the hands of one of the older women of the tribe who took her to a spacious Wigwam. The maiden, was nearly fainting with terror but nevertheless endeavored to find out the meaning of her capture. The Indian woman only shook her head 410112-

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THE CLIVEDEN brave. He slid to the ground without asound. Together they vanished through the wigwam as she had entered. Ik Ik Pk Eventually came the war with these tribes, but due to the presence of the needed powder which the agility of the Puritan maid, Faith Winthrop, and the subsequent actions of Iohn Quarles had saved for the colonists, these same colonists were victorious. Another moon stares down on the scenes of another Autumn. The Indians have ceased their warring on their brothers, since they have accepted a treaty with the colonists. The harvest was gathered and there was much re- joicing when the bountiful supply was stored for the approaching winter. There was to be a week of thanksgiving for the mercies of God. Wild game of all kinds was shot, and extensive prepa- rations were being made for this huge feast. An invitation was sent forth to the red man to come sit down and join in the feast with his white brother. Faith Vkfinthrop, now the wife of the dauntless soldier, Iohn Quarles, was busily preparing for this great feast. She it was who kept up the spirits of the other women during those trying times of war and Indian massacre and she looked forward to a happy fruitful future. O Booka' UViilz apologiew fo .f7la.rqfela'j Clay tablets of ancient Babylon Singing the colorful Nlmgur-bel Singing of the great Nebuchadnezzar And of the beauty of brown slave girls 3 Singing, singing of the great Marduk. Egyptian papyrus- Records of the Past, Glorifying the big god Ammon, Glorifying the inexaustible Father Nile And the pomp and power of Rameses Glorifying, glorifying the divine right of kings. Embossed parchment of Medieval Times Telling legends of Coeur de Lion, Telling of the chivalry of Arthur's knights, And of the plague and of death g Telling of wars fought for the Son of . Peace. Dirty blue, green and red textbooks with black titles, Teaching the law of constant weight, Teaching the conjugation of Latin verbs, And the way one should not speak g Teaching, teaching that four and four make eight. SIDNEY C. FRICK. aim' 55 : ' 11111121 : 4' nina 4 EEE ii Afninlai .-- , 2 2 E S - 2 v.v.vrss.v.v.v.v.v.vsssssxmvsxs.vs.v.w.v.us.vss.vs.v .QI 12 lp.