In Barracks and Wigwam — page 125: what you’re looking at

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nel | Bromley, Major Dallas, eapieis a a ‘Sergeant - | Jones, and a number of the men of bain A, nc __ Private Osborne. _ Of course, the whole story came out, and as the: in- vestigation proceeded Linn’s spirits rose. The lad’s S lick feat in Black Mike’s saloon was graphically told by | his friends, and the narrative brought wonder and ad- _ miration to the faces of the major and colonel, as well as a look that was far from Pas to Captain Norman’s | eee taste. _ Knowing the evidence that would be arrayed against him, Sergeant Jones wisely concluded to make a clean breast of it, and his confession showed that the little handful of troopers had been left to their own resources and judgment to grapple with a deadly peril and a euNey _ responsibility. ss - . “The question at issue is, were the men warranted in firing?’ commented Colonel Bromley. “And I am satis- fied that they were. It was their duty to protect Hark- ness and themselves, and as the Indians plainly meant a murder, the shooting is fully justified by the circum- — stances. It is a most unfortunate affair, and in my opin- ion the burden of blame rests entirely on Harkness. The conduct of Sergeant Jones is a side issue, and his case must be held over for court-martial. a “T see no reason for holding Private Osborne,” the — colonel went on. “In fact, I consider his arrest unwar- ranted. The evidence shows that he displayed unusual courage and presence of mind, and he deserves commen-_ _ dation. He is therefore fully vindicated and discharged.” This was a palpable rebuke to Captain Norman, and. that officer could not fail to see it. The investigation — now being over, he marched stiffly from the room, after nif inst t darting ; a keen ae ar gee mses | | ra Pe Ad cole 4 Pa ; “gigi Fee Sk . ey > > f u nae ane Sh Oe Aa te e ane bs Seal | WARY ; ren uals, 0 ay Ae er com ebooks.¢ com . See ag ee Be auth ons NAEP OE AMT mS Wine ask Bee TM Rea Gon a