Calico Illustrated Classics: The Last of the Mohicans

Calico Illustrated Classics: The Last of the Mohicans — page 5
The trio of riders followed the rough trail silently into the forest Suddenly the sound of hooves caused the party to draw up their reins to turn on the path A moment later the sticklike clergyman appeared through the trees He bobbed in the saddle like a cork in rough water At first the major scowled at the unwelcome guest But the clergyman looked so comical atop his bony steed that Heyward’s lips curled to a slight smile Alice giggled and even Cora smiled Do you seek us Heyward asked The stranger swept the hat from his head and began fanning himself with it Indeed he panted I will journey in your company You reached this decision on your own Heyward asked The man nodded I am David Gamut he said My gift is small I sing prayer and thanksgiving Do let him come along Alice urged 8