On the Trail of Geronimo — page 247: what you’re looking at

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ON THE TRAIL OF GERONIMO. 235 When engaged on such scouting raids, the cav- alry were provided mostly with carbines and re- volvers, since it had been proved that they were the most useful weapons. The Apaches had rifles, and it was only now and then that one of them was met with armed with a pistol. The foremost warrior paused ten feet off, and brought his Winchester to his shoulder, but before he could take any kind of aim, Braxton let fly with his revolver. Lieutenant Whitcomb discharged his gun at the same time at the miscreant, who flung his arms aloft witha ringing shriek, and went over backward. It was, therefore, uncertain which shot slew the fierce savage; probably both had a part in his taking off. Instantly every Apache and soldier seemed to be popping his gun at the same time, and the run- ning, riding, circling and dodging hither and thither were of the most bewildering character. The aim of the mounted soldiers was primarily to save Braxton, who being dismounted was in great peril. But no one could have been cooler than the en- dangered soldier himself. He slowly fell back, holding his extended pistol in his right hand and (C(O) nn) (© 6)(0)(6) (C(O) mM