Tell what you know about Hero Medals--those of Andrew Carnegie, and others.
Do you think that Frank was a Boy Scout? Why?
1. A scout is trustworthy. 2. A scout is loyal. 3. A scout is helpful. 4. A scout is friendly. 5. A scout is courteous. 6. A scout is kind. 7. A scout is obedient. 8. A scout is cheerful. 9. A scout is thrifty. 10. A scout is brave. 11. A scout is clean. 12. A scout is reverent.
Among the rough young men of the frontier, Abraham Lincoln was famous for his quick wit and great strength. Many stories are told of his courage in rescuing the weak and helpless from danger, often at the risk of his life.
When Lincoln was serving as captain in the Black Hawk War, there wandered into his camp one day a poor old Indian. The Indian carried no weapon, and he was too old to be dangerous. He was just a forlorn, hungry old man in search of food.
“Injun white man’s friend,” he cried to the soldiers, as he took a paper from his belt and held it out to them.
The paper was a pass from the general in command, saying that the old man was a peaceful, friendly Indian.
But the soldiers were too much excited to pay any attention to the pass.
“Kill him! Scalp him! Shoot him!” they cried, running for their weapons.
They were enlisted to fight Indians, and here was an Indian--perhaps Black Hawk himself. They were not going to let him escape.
“Me good Injun! Big White Chief says so--see talking paper,” protested the Indian, again offering them the paper.
“Get out! You can’t play that game on us. You’re a spy! Shoot him! Shoot him!” the soldiers shouted.
A dozen men leveled their rifles ready to fire. The others handled the old Indian so roughly and made so much noise over their prize that they aroused the captain.
“What is all the trouble about?” he demanded, coming from his tent.
His glance fell on the frightened Indian, cowering on the ground.
Dashing in among his men, he threw up their weapons, and shouted, “Halt! Hold on, don’t fire! Stop, I tell you!”
Then, placing his hand on the red man’s shoulder, he cried, “Stand back, all of you! You ought to be ashamed of yourselves--pitching into a poor old redskin! What are you thinking of? Would you kill an unarmed man?”
“He’s a spy! He’s a spy!” shouted the soldiers.