Calico Illustrated Classics: The Last of the Mohicans

Calico Illustrated Classics: The Last of the Mohicans — page 3
his sudden passage Cora’s startled movement rustled her veil and revealed dark eyes and raven black hair Alice turned toward the officer who rode beside her Who is the ghost who runs with us Duncan she asked He is our guide Heyward replied He knows a shorter route to Fort William Henry I find him frightening Alice said shivering The major smiled He is our friend Just ahead the runner stopped He pointed to a narrow trail that turned from the military road I’m not certain we should leave the highway Alice frowned and turned to her sister Cora what do you think we should do Which frightens you Cora asked her sister The narrow path or our guide’s brown skin At this Alice turned her bay down the dark path behind the guide Heyward watched Alice’s spirited dash but he paused to allow Cora to pass before following them 6