All this time the Ark was in motion, and it was already
opening the bay above the point, and was consequently quitting the
land.
Hurry's companions did not view his conduct with the same indulgence
as that with which he appeared disposed to regard it himself. Hutter
growled out his dissatisfaction, for the act led to no advantage,
while it threatened to render the warfare more vindictive than
ever, and none censure motiveless departures from the right more
severely than the mercenary and unprincipled. Still he commanded
himself, the captivity of Deerslayer rendering the arm of the offender
of double consequence to him at that moment. Chingachgook arose,
and for a single instant the ancient animosity of tribes was
forgotten, in a feeling of colour; but he recollected himself in
season to prevent any of the fierce consequences that, for a passing
moment, he certainly meditated. Not so with Hist. Rushing through
the hut, or cabin, the girl stood at the side of Hurry, almost
as soon as his rifle touched the bottom of the scow, and with
a fearlessness that did credit to her heart, she poured out her
reproaches with the generous warmth of a woman.
"What for you shoot?" she said.
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