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A few recalcitrants, however, listened to a subchief, Schonchin, and his son, Schonchin John, who believed they should fight the invaders.

THE AMERICAN WEST DEE BROWN 2007

In turn, when Ouray wanted to suppress an uprising led by a subchief, Kaniatse, Carson volunteered to assist in the action.

THE AMERICAN WEST DEE BROWN 2007

Another group under a subchief, Hooker Jim, followed and camped on the opposite side of the river.

THE AMERICAN WEST DEE BROWN 2007

"Who the bleep are you?" the troop subchief demanded.

Pet Peeve Anthony, Piers 2005

Obat was a subchief in the village hierarchy, the son of a former high chief.

Antrax Brooks, Terry 2001

The Rindge who had been dispatched by Obat returned on the run, speaking hurriedly to the subchief, who in turn spoke to Panax.

Antrax Brooks, Terry 2001

It was a small band, led by a subchief named Lutero.

The Pride of Hannah Wade Janet Dailey 1985

It was a small band, led by a subchief named Lutero.

The Pride of Hannah Wade Janet Dailey 1985

Attractive women or no, a new-made lieutcom summoned for a personal interview with a subchief of operations is apt to find his tongue a little dry and his palms a little wet.

The Rebel Worlds Anderson, Poul, 1926- 1972

The clan of Kurush Khan, a subchief of one of the more barbarous Hyrkanian tribes from east of the Sea of Vilayet, had been driven westward out of its native steppes by a tribal feud.

Conan the Freebooter Howard, Robert E. 1968