_Dangers of the prairie--Our travellers attacked by Indians, and
delivered in a remarkable manner_.

CHAPTER XXVI.

_Anxious fears followed by a joyful surprise--Safe home at last, and
happy hearts_.

CHAPTER XXVII.

_Rejoicings--The feast at the block-house--Grumps and Crusoe come out
strong--The closing scene_.



THE DOG CRUSOE.



CHAPTER I.


_The backwoods settlement--Crusoe's parentage, and early
history--The agonizing pains and sorrows of his puppyhood, and other
interesting matters_.

The dog Crusoe was once a pup. Now do not, courteous reader, toss your
head contemptuously, and exclaim, "Of course he was; I could have told
_you_ that." You know very well that you have often seen a man above