H. Bedford-Jones

Name: The Star Woman — BOOK III. Chapter 3
Author: H. Bedford-Jones

The Star Woman — BOOK III. Chapter 3 (1924)

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“The Star Woman — BOOK III. Chapter 3”, published in 1924, is a work by H. Bedford-Jones. It explores elements such as Crawford, the Stone Men and Dacotah.

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H. Bedford-Jones, The Star Woman — BOOK III. Chapter 3 (1924)

“ From the dark forest was coming a queer stir and rustle, then Crawford felt the touch of snow on his cheek. He leaped to his feet.
"Quick—our chance! If those rascals had only waited! In another hour it will be raining. Get our stuff together; we must travel along the ice until we can't lift a foot! If we go fast and far enough, the trail will be covered."
"Ah!" said Frontin. "I have just recollected something important."
"What, then?" said Crawford impatiently.
"When Standing Bull delivered that belt to Maclish, he stated where the Star Woman lived—and the red Scot caught the words." ”

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H. Bedford-Jones, The Star Woman — BOOK III. Chapter 3 (1924)

“ Frontin, slow to comprehend that the Dacotah were actually departing, stared after them, then burst into a storm of bitter oaths.
"Why, the scurvy rogues mean to follow along the ice of that little river below us—leaving the enemy to swoop down on our trail in the snow! Unless we go the same way." ”

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H. Bedford-Jones, The Star Woman — BOOK III. Chapter 3 (1924)

“ Crawford nodded, and signed for the chief to lead the way. As he and Frontin fell in behind, he flung a quick word at his friend.
"All these Mohegans are wandering devils, loving intrigue and war above aught else, and we can't afford to pass by the chance. They may know this country, or may be glad to come with us. Besides, there is an air of mystery about this chief."
"And who has more curiosity than a woman—unless it be a man?" said Frontin ironically. ”

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H. Bedford-Jones, The Star Woman — BOOK III. Chapter 3 (1924)

“ No; they'll cover their trail. Undoubtedly Maclish tricked us smoothly. When Standing Bull laid that belt over the knees of the dead Assiniboine chief, he declared war. Crafty Maclish will make the most of that, be sure! If he can persuade them to capture the Star Woman and bring the Dacotah to terms, he may yet win his game and be a second Kelsey. Well, I wish we were out of this accursed ice and snow! Winter lasts forever in this land. ”

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H. Bedford-Jones, The Star Woman — BOOK III. Chapter 3 (1924)

“ All that morning they pushed steadily toward the northwest, following a long rolling ridge which walled the valley. Sharply as they scanned sky and horizon, closely as they searched the green-banked treecrests and the farther slopes, they could detect no indication of life, no greyish trickle of ascending smoke. ”

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H. Bedford-Jones, The Star Woman — BOOK III. Chapter 3 (1924)

“ Crawford nodded, and caught an assenting gleam in the eyes of the chief. Standing Bull resumed his exposition of affairs, and swept a brown finger in the snow, well to the southward.
"Here is the country of The Men. The Spirit Woman lives far from us; she is a friend of all people, and many tribes send to her for healing or counsel. ”

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H. Bedford-Jones, The Star Woman — BOOK III. Chapter 3 (1924)

“ Crawford nodded. The Dacotah, frightened, were leaving the whites as a scalp-gift to the Stone Men; the danger, then, was imminent. He stared with sombre eyes over his pipe into the tiny fire-glow, then began to study that diagram in the snow.
"At least, they got us away from Maclish and his men," he said. "See, now! We must strike to the northwest until we reach hills; that's clear enough. This frozen river below us comes from the northwest or runs that way—sink me if I can tell which. We must take to the ice."
"And trail the Dacotah?" ”

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H. Bedford-Jones, The Star Woman — BOOK III. Chapter 3 (1924)

“ According to this diagram, it lies northwest of us; but there are no trails in the wilderness."
"Your medicine is very strong, it will whisper in your ear," said the chief sententiously. "It will confuse the Stone Men and throw them off your trail. It will guide you——"
Crawford lost his temper at this.
"You are not warriors, but women; may the foul fiend fly away with you! Go, and the sooner the better."
Somewhat to his consternation, Standing Bull and the other two redskins instantly took him at his word; they were very close to panic. ”

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H. Bedford-Jones, The Star Woman — BOOK III. Chapter 3 (1924)

“ Crawford addressed the Mohegan chief. "Has Le Talon seen anything of other men near by?" A shake of the head made answer, and Crawford continued. "We are pursued by the Stone Men. The storm has thrown them off, but if they pick up our trail, it will mean danger to you and your father Metaminens."
The wrinkled brown face of the old warrior flashed in a quick, scornful laugh.
"One who has taken many Iroquois scalps does not fear wandering dogs of the west. Our camp is not a mile from here. Do you come?" ”

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H. Bedford-Jones, The Star Woman — BOOK III. Chapter 3 (1924)

“ Also, he was a chief among the Dacotah; he was the first white man to visit them and bring them trade. Now Metaminens is old, and his scalplock is grey. His manitou has whispered to him that he must seek this woman again. We, his children, came with him. That is all."
Crawford frowned, guessing that the chief was leading up to some surprise.
"A woman? But the lodges of the Dacotah are not in this direction!"
"Metaminens seeks the Star Woman," said Le Talon bluntly.
A sardonic smile touched the lips of Frontin. Crawford, after a slight start of surprise, regarded the Mohegans ”

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