William MacLeod Raine

Name: A Texas Ranger — VIII. THE BRONCHO BUSTERS
Author: William MacLeod Raine

A Texas Ranger — VIII. THE BRONCHO BUSTERS (1911)

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“A Texas Ranger — VIII. THE BRONCHO BUSTERS”, published in 1911, is a work by William MacLeod Raine. It explores elements such as Jed, saddle and Steve.

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William MacLeod Raine, A Texas Ranger — VIII. THE BRONCHO BUSTERS (1911)

“ The horse stood trembling, making not the least resistance, even while the ranger saddled and cinched.
But before the man settled to the saddle, the outlaw was off on its furious resistance. It went forward and up into the air with a plunging leap. The rider swung his hat and gave a joyous whoop. Next instant there was a scatter of laughing men as the horse came toward them in a series of short, stiff-legged bucks which would have jarred its rider like a pile driver falling on his head had he not let himself grow limp to meet the shock. ”

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William MacLeod Raine, A Texas Ranger — VIII. THE BRONCHO BUSTERS (1911)

“ But the outlaw had shot its bolt. The plunges grew less vicious, the bucks more feeble. It still pitched, because of the unbroken gameness that defied defeat, but so mechanically that the motions could be forecasted.
Then Steve began to soothe the brute. Somehow the wild creature became aware that this man who was his master was also disposed to be friendly. Presently it gave up the battle, quivering in every limb. Fraser slipped from the saddle, and putting his arm across its neck began to gentle the outlaw. The animal had always looked the incarnation of wickedness. ”

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William MacLeod Raine, A Texas Ranger — VIII. THE BRONCHO BUSTERS (1911)

“ Jed Briscoe rejoined the round-up the day following Fraser's initiation. He took silent note of the Texan's popularity, of how the boys all called him "Steve" because he had become one of them, and were ready either to lark with him or work with him. He noticed, too, that the ranger did his share of work without a whimper, apparently enjoying the long, hard hours in the saddle. The hill riding was of the roughest, and the cattle were wild as deers and as agile. But there was no break-neck incline too steep for Steve Fraser to follow. ”

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William MacLeod Raine, A Texas Ranger — VIII. THE BRONCHO BUSTERS (1911)

“ It was one thing to come to the valley for an escaped murderer; it was quite another to use the hospitality of his host as a means to betray the friends of that host. Deep in her heart she could not find it possible to convict him of the latter alternative. He was too much a man, too vitally dynamic. ”

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William MacLeod Raine, A Texas Ranger — VIII. THE BRONCHO BUSTERS (1911)

“ When it comes to recommendations, he's got one mighty good one written on his face."
"You think so, do you?"
"That's what I think, Jed. He's the goods—best of company, a straight-up rider, and a first-rate puncher. Ask any of the boys."
"I'm using my eyes, Dick. They tell me all I need to know."
"Well, use them to-morrow. He's going to take a whirl at riding Dead Easy. Next day he's going to take on Rocking Horse. If he makes good on them, you'll admit he can ride."
"I ain't saying he can't ride. So can you. If it's plumb gentle, I can make out to stick on a pony myself." ”

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William MacLeod Raine, A Texas Ranger — VIII. THE BRONCHO BUSTERS (1911)

“ Once only he was in danger, and that because Rocking Horse flung furiously against the wheel of a wagon and ground the rider's leg till he grew dizzy with the pain. For an instant he caught at the saddle horn to steady himself as the roan bucked into the open again.
"He's pulling leather!" some one shouted.
"Shut up, you goat!" advised the Texan good-naturedly. "Can't you see his laig got jammed till he's groggy? Wonder is, he didn't take the dust! They don't raise better riders than he is."
"By hockey! He's all in. Look out! Jed's falling," France cried, running forward. ”

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William MacLeod Raine, A Texas Ranger — VIII. THE BRONCHO BUSTERS (1911)

“ Jed complimented him, with a smile that thinly hid his malice. "But it won't do to have you going back to Texas with the word that Wyoming is shy of riders. I ain't any great shakes, but I reckon I'll have to take a whirl at Rocking Horse." He had decided to ride for two reasons. One was that he had glimpsed the girl among the firs; the other was to dissipate the admiration his rival had created among the men.
Briscoe lounged toward the remuda, rope in hand. It was his cue to get himself up picturesquely in all the paraphernalia of the cowboy. ”

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