noon
Martin was very gayly attired , and in high spirits . The Strawberry had on a new robe of young deer skin , and had a flower or two in her long black hair ; she looked as she was , very pretty and very modest , but not at all embarrassed . The marriage ceremony was explained to her by Malachi , and she cheerfully consented . Before noon the marriage took place , and an hour or two afterward they sat down to a well-furnished table , and the whole party were very merry , particularly as the Colonel , who was most unusually gay , insisted upon the Strawberry sitting at the table , which she had never done before . She acquitted herself , however , without embarrassment , and smiled when they laughed , although she could understand but little of what they said . Mr. Campbell opened two of his bottles of wine to celebrate the day , and they had a very happy party ; the only people who were discontented were three or four of the soldiers outside , who had wanted to marry the Strawberry themselves ; but the knowledge that the Colonel was there , effectually put a stop to any thing like annoyance or disturbance on their part . At sunset , the Colonel and officers departed for the fort , the family remained in the house till past ten o'clock , by which time all the soldiers had gone to bed .