On the Trail of Geronimo — page 249: what you’re looking at

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ON THE TRAIL OF GERONIMO. 237 Windstrom saw a second Apache suddenly dart behind Braxton, and like a flash fired his pistol at him. Indeed he fired a little too quickly, for there was no evidence that he so much as wounded the toe, who whipped out his knife and gave Braxton a treacherous thrust. Josh Joggens detected the movement at the same instant, and, having emptied his revolver, spurred his pony at the warrior, with the intention of riding him down before the blow could be de- livered. Apparently there was no reason why this should not have been done, but with a quick ness that mystified even Joggens, the fellow dodged just enough to one side to escape, while the horseman had to make a quick turn to avoid trampling on the body of Braxton as the latter fell to the earth. “Tl finish you any way!” muttered the New Englander, with set teeth, wheeling his horse and making for the savage, who, seeing the nature of the new peril, gave his whole attention to meeting it. His position was such that Joggens was sure he had him this time beyond possibility of escape ; but at the moment the pony leaped, as it seemed, CoOmlcoooks (CO) mM