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There were several graves on its summit when I first saw Pawnee Rock; but whether they contained the bones of savages or those of white men, I do not know. Carson related to me another terrible fight that took place at the rock, when he first became a trapper. He was not a participant, but knew the parties well.
"You have outgrown your old title," she said; "you have a proud one now, you will be the Prince Regent." Kalonay, with the child in his arms, and Miss Carson were standing quite alone.
I told you I did not exactly remember the circumstances; I said I thought so; but I may be wrong, for, indeed, my memory of facts is not good. M'Evoy, however, is a very honest man, and I have no doubt will state everything as it happened, fairly and without malice." "An honest 'rascal, I suppose you mean, Mr. Carson," said the Colonel, bitterly. "Proceed, M'Evoy."
Carson, ever on the alert, heard the tumult, and made a sudden and impetuous charge upon the savages. He recovered all the oxen, but the horses were effectually stampeded and lost. But for Mr. Carson, the cattle also would have fallen into the hands of the Indians, which would have been a great calamity. The next day Mr. Carson resumed his rapid march and reached Santa Fe in safety.
Carson's a bright man in line for promotion. He'll put his finger on the trouble without hesitation if it lies in the lack of business experience, buying and selling, as you say. I'll send for him." In two minutes Richard Kendrick and Alfred Carson were face to face, and an appointment had been made for the following day. Richard took a liking to the assistant buyer on the spot.
General Grant promptly ordered the appointment to issue, subject to the examination as to educational qualifications, required by the law. The usual board of officers was appointed at Fort Leavenworth and Carson was ordered before it. After careful examination, the board found him deficient in reading, writing and arithmetic. Of course he could not be commissioned.
Carson, the latter had confirmed the rumor, saying that Dave was not his son, though he loved him as such. "And where did you say he found you?" asked the engineer. There was a curious light in his eyes, and an eager expectancy in his manner. "It was during a flood somewhere in Missouri. I've forgotten the exact name of the place. He can tell you.
Kit Carson saw at a glance, that his favorite occupation was gone; that he and the other trappers would be compelled to seek some other employment. In company with five men of a decidedly higher order than the common run of trappers, he struck for the head waters of Arkansas river.
And he moved toward the Carson home, the others following. "What is it, boys?" asked Shep's aunt, coming out on the piazza. "What is all the noise about?" "They say a lion got loose from the circus," answered her nephew. "Mercy on us!" ejaculated the lady, and turned pale. "Come in the house this minute, before you are all eat up!" "We don't know if it is true or not," said Snap.
I had endeavoured to explain to my own satisfaction the presence of a portrait which I believed to represent Miss Cunningham at the House by the Lock. There were many ways in which it might have found a place there, without betokening any great intimacy between the original of the picture and Carson Wildred.
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