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Document: Oberlin Spalding MS, pages 154 & 155 (1885 RLDS edition pp.123-126; 1886 & 1910 LDS edition pp. 97-99; 1996 BYU edition pp. 111-113).
Spalding MS printed editions' cross-index
Source: Broadhurst, Dale R., "Book of Mormon Research Grant Proposal," unpublished paper, 1979, pp. 25, 28. |
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people without distinction of age or sex, who fell into their hands became the victems of their infuriated malice -- The extermination of the Kentucks appeared to be their object, not considering that it might soon be their turn to have such horrid cruelties reta- liated upon themselvs with a threefold vengence. They likewise had a further object in view, which was to provoke Hamboon to attack the main army, whilst posted in an advantageous situation. -- But it was Hamboon's policy by placing garrisons in different stations & by patroling parties to prevent the sciotans from plundering & destroying his towns -- & from geting provisions from his country -- & in this way to compel them to cross the River or to attack his army in the position he had taken. -- While the Two Emperors were thus manoevering -- & seeking by various arts & stratigems to gain an advantage over each other, a very extraordinary In the dominions of Hamboon there lived two young men who were bred in the same vilage -- Having minds formed for the exer- cise of the noblest principles & possessed of congenial tempers they early contracted the greatest intimacy[,] & formed toward each other the strongest attachment. -- They joined the standard of Hamboon & in the great battle of Geheno they faught side by side & performed exploits equally bold & heroic. -- They eat at the same board & drank of the same cup -- & in all their excursions they attended each other & walked hand in hand. -- As these two friends were seting in their tent one evening -- Kelsock [==] who was the oldest, says to Hamko perform a most brilliant Exploit -- The Sciotans have held a great festival & until midnight they will be emploied in music & dan- cing & in various diversions -- Being greatly fatigued, when they lie down to rest, their sleep will be sound -- We may then enter their camp eived & make a most dreadful Slaughter. -- Your plan, replied Hamkien, is excellent, it is worthy the character of an hero. -- I will join you -- & will either triumph with you in the success of the enterprize or perish in the attempt. Perhaps we may atcheive a glorious deliverance to our country, by destroying our cruel enemie[s.] |
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They both taking their swords & tomehauks repaired towards the camp of the Sciotans on order to reconoiter & find where they could enter & not be perceived by the centinals -- The Moon shone bright but would set about three Oclock in the Morning -- this was the time they had fixed upon to begin the massacre of their enemies -- At length all became silent -- the Moon disappeared & these young heroes had accomplished their plan in geting into the camp of the Sciotans unperceived They found them lying in a profound sleep -- for the fatigues of the day & the revels of the night had bro't weariness upon them -- & conside- ring, when they lay down that the vigelence of their guards would secure them from surprize, they slept with unusual soundness, but their vigelence could not prevent an unsuspected destruction. The Tomehauks & swords of these daring youth, soon caused hundreds to sleep in eternal slumbers -- & so anxious were they to finish the destruction of their enemies, that the day began to dawn before they had cleared themselvs from their camp -ever had they past the last centinal, & the alarm was given -- The Sciotans beheld a most terrible slaughter of their warriors & being fixed with indignation sallied forth in parties in every direction -- Kelsock and Hamko had nearly gained the encampment of the Ken- tucks & Haloon with a party of the Sciotans had overtaken Hamko -- Kelsock was so far in advance, that he was now safe from all danger -- but turning his eyes round he beheld Ha[k]oon seize his friend, who was attempting to defend himself against the party -- Kelsock turned instantly, & runing furiously back cried, spare O spare the youth, he is innocent -- I alone con- trived the slaughter of the Sciotans. -- too much love to his friend induced him to join me in the enterprize -- Here is my bosom -- here take your revenge -- Scarce had he spoken & Haloon plun- ged his sword into the heart of Hamko. -- The young hero fell -- & with a groan expired -- Kelsock instantly rushed upon Haloon & darted his sword thro his heart -- prostrate he tumbled at the feet of Hamko[ A spear peirced him in the side -- he cast his eyes onthe lifeless Body ofhis friend & fell upon -ed again. Ah heric youths in friendship y & death y |
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