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"The sun is still sufficiently high for considerable travel, ht for the earlier part of your journey"

"It was upon my mind, but I scarcely kne best to proceed"

"Possibly uide you The way should not prove unduly fatiguing after you pass the falls," with a wave of the hand doard, and a slight s the Indian village so much of interest on the way Would that h such ease; but 'tis o whithersoever the Lord wills However, htly below the falls, concealed beneath an outcropping rock, you will find several stanch Indian boats The lightest one will transport safely the two of you, together hat provisions you require The current runs swiftly, yet a strong, skilful hand on the steering oar should bring you through without reatly puzzled by his strange speech Eloise was first to speak in protest

"What do you h to leave you here alone?"

He smiled into her face with the tender s silver crucifix

"Daughter," he said modestly, "my work is not yet done Upon this symbol I took solemn oath to live and die in faithful service to the heathen tribes of this river Would you have me retreat in cowardice? Would you have me false to the vows of my Order? to the voice of the Master?"

"But you are crippled, helpless, in continual pain!" She crossed hastily to hi upon her knees at his side "Oh, père, we cannot leave you; it would ers stroked her brown hair, his eyes alight with the fire of enthusiasm

"Whether or not I am worthy of martyrdo hand of the bleeding Christ Daughter, you are a child of the true Church; your pleading should never retard the labor of the priesthood My suffering is nothing, h such sacrifice soulsflames of hell"

She could not speak, but sobbed, her face hidden

"Where do you go seeking other tribes?" I asked hoarsely, scarcely believing his words

He arose with difficulty to his feet, holding himself erect on the rude crutches I noticed now, for the first tiirdle