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.