Beeson and Edna flee through a fogbound desert toward Salt Lake
Frank Beeson from Albany travels to Benton Wyoming the Pacific Railroad terminus. He loses his money in a gambling hall and debts to Edna Montoya. Pursued by a war party they shelter in rock alcoves and plan a night ascent toward Jenks’ wagon train bound for Salt Lake City.
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Frank Beeson
Albany
New York
Benton
Wyoming
Pacific Railroad
Edna Montoya
Frank
Edna
George Jenks
Salt Lake City
Captain Adams
Rachael Adams
Daniel Adams
Extra
Montoya
Britches
Daniel
Jenks and
Beeson
Capt. Adams
Sidna
Jenks
Ana
Harry
Evening Flight Through Sioux Ambush Ahead
Edna and the narrator flee across a desert road pursued by Sioux scouts. A youth on a pony chases a wolf as the dawn reveals the danger, and Edna vows to parley with the approaching warriors while the narrator contemplates breaking for safety with a revolver and twenty rounds.
Free-spirited heroine bargains with chief for safety
A dramatic scene shows a woman guiding a frightened companion as a powerful chief and his men approach. She negotiates a promise with the chief, deciding to leave with her partner while urging him to go to the stage road and accept money for safety. She believes staying would invite death and gain little.
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Edna
New York State
Isrelf
Stage Road
Daniel
Montoya
Ednas
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