Starcus

The inaction of the other Sioux, as has been intimated, was due to their belief that Starcus was master of the situation.

The Young Ranchers or, Fighting the Sioux Edward Sylvester Ellis 1878

Starcus had been wounded, and was at the mercy of his conqueror.

The Young Ranchers or, Fighting the Sioux Edward Sylvester Ellis 1878

Three Indians interposed, restraining the fierce red man; among the foremost being Starcus, who roughly seized the upraised arm and forced the warrior back several steps, using some strong words in his own language.

The Young Ranchers or, Fighting the Sioux Edward Sylvester Ellis 1878

Accordingly Starcus parted from the cavalry, and was on his return to join his people and to attempt to carry out the wise suggestion of the officer, when he encountered the young rancher making all haste on foot to secure the help which was much nearer than he had dared to hope.

The Young Ranchers or, Fighting the Sioux Edward Sylvester Ellis 1878

Starcus proved that the rest of his limbs were uninjured by coming as nimbly as an acrobat to an upright posture.

The Young Ranchers or, Fighting the Sioux Edward Sylvester Ellis 1878

Starcus was picking his way, still mounted, over the rough section where the youth had expected to meet great difficulty with his animal, when he suddenly discovered that white people were immediately in his front.

The Young Ranchers or, Fighting the Sioux Edward Sylvester Ellis 1878

He had appealed to Starcus to make the effort, but Warren saw the force of the Indian's declaration that it was beyond his power.

The Young Ranchers or, Fighting the Sioux Edward Sylvester Ellis 1878

After exchanging friendly greetings, Starcus told the story which the reader has just learned.

The Young Ranchers or, Fighting the Sioux Edward Sylvester Ellis 1878

Would Starcus continue to hold his present enmity to the people that had been friendly to him?

The Young Ranchers or, Fighting the Sioux Edward Sylvester Ellis 1878

"I tell you to leave me alone; I do not want your help," added Starcus fiercely.

The Young Ranchers or, Fighting the Sioux Edward Sylvester Ellis 1878