CHAPTER VII.

Francisco goes over the River, and spends the Night--Persuades some of the Sub-Chiefs to apply again for Permission to let Olive go free--His Threats--The Chiefs return with him--Secret Council--Another General Council--Danger of a Fight among themselves--Francisco has a Letter from the Whites--Olive present--Francisco gains Permission to give her the Letter--Its Contents--Much alarmed--Speeches of the Indians--Advice to kill their Captive--Determine to release her--Daughter of the Chief goes with them--Their Journey--At Fort Yuma 251

Illustrations.

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Portrait of Olive Oatman 2 Map 20 First Night’s Encampment 24 The Massacre Vide 85 Lorenzo returning to the Place of Massacre 99 Lorenzo attacked by Coyotes and Wolves 102 Lorenzo rescued by friendly Indians 105 The Captives at the Indian Camp-Fire 119 Attempt to shoot Olive and Mary Ann 129 Reception of the two Girls at the Apache Village 133 Indian skulking to hear the Conversation of the Girls 155 Death of Mary Ann at the Indian Camp 195 Horrid Death of the Indian Captive 229 Olive at the Indian Council 258 Arrival of Olive at Fort Yuma 273 Portrait of Lorenzo Oatman Vide 278

CAPTIVITY OF THE OATMAN GIRLS.