In Barracks and Wigwam — page 111: what you’re looking at

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CHAPTER XVI. A CRITICAL, SITUATION, The effect of Harkness’ shot was seen by all the In- dians, and the moment that the stricken Sioux pitched te the ground a wild yell of vengeance rose on the air. The greater part of the braves dashed on in pursuit of the des- perado, but half a dozen pulled up their steeds and rode back to where their comrade had fallen. An instant later the troopers came galloping to the spot, — and halted abruptly. With a pallid face Lieutenant Cog- hill swung himself from the saddle, and fearlessly pushed his way into the little group of dismounted Indians. He gave one quick glance, and then turned toward his men. “Good heavens!” he exclaimed, hoarsely, “this is far worse than I thought.” No words were needed to tell what he meant. Prone on the ground, with his grim face staring up at the moon- lit sky, lay Crooked Nose, the brother of the Brule chief. He was stone dead—shot through the heart by the heavy. pistol bullet. A shuddering silence fell on the troopers as they real- ized the consequences of this murderous deed. Gray Fox had been the first to turn back after the shot, and to crouch beside the body. Now he stood up, wringing his hands, and uttering shrill and wailing cries. The other Sioux joined in, and the dismal sound echoed far on the ecen BIT se. : _ The presence of the soldiers was unheeded. The ald ie ae worked poor ob vely. with grief and rage as comick °} OOKs, com |