H. Bedford-Jones

Name: The Star Woman — BOOK III. Chapter 1
Author: H. Bedford-Jones

The Star Woman — BOOK III. Chapter 1 (1924)

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“The Star Woman — BOOK III. Chapter 1”, published in 1924, is a work by H. Bedford-Jones. It explores elements such as Crawford, Maclish and the Stone Men.

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H. Bedford-Jones, The Star Woman — BOOK III. Chapter 1 (1924)

“ Frontin scratched his chin. "Nine men back at Hudson Bay in an English post—now I wonder what's brewing in that devil's brain of yours, my friend?"
"Cortez burnt his ships behind him—I build mine," said Crawford. He clapped Frontin on the shoulder. "Well, the fool has let us live; now let him rue it! We have work to do, you and I. Let's lay Phelim Burke away—poor gallant gentleman who loved his king too well! Damnation to all kings and to all men who inherit what they have no power to earn or take!" ”

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H. Bedford-Jones, The Star Woman — BOOK III. Chapter 1 (1924)

“ He has no imagination. He is purely animal."
"Exactly," said Crawford. "Does an animal fear death? Not at all. An animal, however, invariably possesses one high quality, and that is pride!"
"Oh!" Frontin whistled softly. "Well, perhaps you are right. All the same, I tell you that this animal is dangerous."
"So am I," said Crawford. "By the way, does it occur to you that this message reached us just in time? I begin to think that the Star of Dreams is invincible." ”

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H. Bedford-Jones, The Star Woman — BOOK III. Chapter 1 (1924)

“ None the less, as he approached the wrapped body of Phelim Burke, Frontin crossed himself and his lips moved a little. There were gentler things inside this dark man—and crueller things too—than most other men would guess. When Phelim was laid away under the snow, and none could think of what to say above him except perhaps a paternoster and an ave, it was Frontin who spoke a few soft words which Crawford held long in his memory. ”

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H. Bedford-Jones, The Star Woman — BOOK III. Chapter 1 (1924)

“ Still he heard new tales of the Star Woman, that half-mythical person whom none had seen but of whom all knew, and who was said to rule somewhere beyond—always beyond; and as he quested forward, slowly winning his way from tribe to tribe, from frozen swamp to frozen hills, the wild tales gradually settled into more sober legends. Now it appeared that the Star Woman was no ruler of vast regions, but a woman of mystical power and influence, a sorceress who lived somewhere near the country of the Dacotah or Nadouisioux ”

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H. Bedford-Jones, The Star Woman — BOOK III. Chapter 1 (1924)

“ Ay, it's a big chance, and ye may be sure the young men are all with Maclish!"
"What's a big chance?" queried Crawford, anxious to keep the man in talk.
"To marry her, o' course! Ye ken, maybe, there's war between the Dacotah and the Stone Men? Ay. All those western tribes down below are at war wi' the Stone Men, while the Sauteurs hang neutral. Those Dacotah, ye ken, are kith and kin to the Stone Men; and they're not so far from here, neither. Well, I'll marry her and then we'll drain all the trade out o' French hands to the bay. All those Lake Superior tribes will obey the Star Woman. ”

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H. Bedford-Jones, The Star Woman — BOOK III. Chapter 1 (1924)

“ The Cree guides were now held only by fear of Crawford and the dark Frontin; when their fear of spirits bore down their fear of things physical, they would decamp. Then what, in this drear region which Crawford thought himself the first white man to visit? ”

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H. Bedford-Jones, The Star Woman — BOOK III. Chapter 1 (1924)

“ With this, Maclish turned and started for the trees up the valley.
"Devil take me, but we did wrong to let him go!" said Frontin.
Crawford shook his head. The two friends went side by side toward their staring band of men, who had witnessed this amazing meeting without having been able to hear its import.
"No. The rascal changed his tune in a hurry, if you noticed—and why? Because he must have few men with him. He does not dare oppose us. Now, think! If that Spirit Lake is only a short march away, we'll be there to-morrow. You heard what he said about reaching the Star Woman. ”

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H. Bedford-Jones, The Star Woman — BOOK III. Chapter 1 (1924)

“ Iberville's cut us off from the north o' the bay, so we'll work the East Main and the up-country. When your messages came to the Assiniboines, asking for guides, I got 'em." Maclish puffed and chuckled complacently, obviously pleased with himself.
"Pawky devils, those chiefs!" he went on. "They're afraid o' the Star Woman, but they're more afraid o' losing their trade—and not a cursed bit afraid o' you and your Crees! Besides, I've got the young warriors all with me. I've heard tales about that Star Woman myself, and I've an exploring commission from Kelsey ”

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H. Bedford-Jones, The Star Woman — BOOK III. Chapter 1 (1924)

“ His skin, too, was red and high-blooded, while his ears were set very high on his head. He had all the look of a vigorous animal alive with power, and his eyes were of a light grey, whitish and almost colourless, but extremely sharp and alert. ”

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H. Bedford-Jones, The Star Woman — BOOK III. Chapter 1 (1924)

“ Your Indians won't stop me now, for fear o' the Star Woman. Shall we make a bargain, or fight it out between us, here and now?"
Maclish was furious, but held his temper back. With a trade in view, no canny Scot has ever been known to lose his head. ”

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