Epi. 24 - The Thorn in the Nest - Kids Story Bedtime Stories for Children and Adults to Sleep

Curiosity was rife in Chillicothe and its vicinity in regard to the ceremony about to take place at Old Town, and as the set time drew near very many might have been seen approaching the spot, singly or in parties. Clendenin, hindered by the demands of his profession, was one of the last to arrive on the ground. He found the Indians drawn up in a hollow square, outside of which was the concourse of white spectators, inside Wolf with his promised bribe,—a horse, a new saddle and bridle, and a new rifle for each of the sons of his victim. Kenneth had come alone. He knew that Dale had preceded him, and whom he was to escort thither, and there they were on the opposite side of the square; Nell in a becoming riding hat and habit, sitting her horse with accustomed ease and grace; Dale by her side, the picture of content and good humor. Kenneth sighed involuntarily; what would he not have given to be in Dale's place, yet he was glad to see his friend so favored rather than the Englishman. The next moment he perceived that Lyttleton also was one of the assembled throng; at some little distance from those two, but in a position to get a good view of their... #story #kidsstories AcreSoft Story Classic ✝️❣️🗺️ cLink.bio/story