The Quarterbreed Chapter XX-Continued
Dupont and Vandervyn scheme to claim a mine while Hardy seeks entry after resigning his army post. Vandervyn arrives with a heavy pack as Hardy registers and prepares for a perilous ascent. Hardy remains calm as the camp questions him, while Vandervyn’s ploy draws scrutiny.
Rivalry on the Trail Ends in Mining Claim Victory
Hardy and Vandervyn clash in a long horse race across canyon and mountain trails. Hardy, bold and watchful, edges ahead after a final sprint and swiftly stakes a mining claim at Tiowa-konza, while Vandervyn rides for Marie and the mine, blocked by Hardy’s cunning post.
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Vandervyn
Marie
Hardy
Vanderoya
Sioux Creek
Redbear
Ti-owa-konza
Dupont
The Mine Confrontation Between Hardy and Vandervyn
Vandervyn confronts Hardy over a mine stake as a tense duel ensues on a terrace. Hardy disarms Vandervyn, then asks Marie Dupont to speak alone, asserting victory in the contested race for the mine. The deed to half the mine remains contested, with Hardy claiming ultimate control.
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Dupont
Vandervyn
Goulee Bank
Cap
Washington
Marie
Jim
Coulee
Hardy
Tardy
Army
War Department
Vancouver Barracks
Vendervyn
Vanedervyn
Miss Dupont
Jake
Mina
Reggie
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Agency
Harry
Veimure
Ed. Vandervyn