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Updated: June 15, 2025
Such shall be the lot of Allan of the Red-hand, when he learns that Annot weds Menteith and I ask no more than the certainty that it is so, to sweeten my own bloody end by his hand."
One shield is conspicuously different from the rest. A red-hand is painted upon its black disc. It is the totem of him who carries it. A thick fringe of hair is set around its rim. The tufts are of different lengths and colours. There are tresses of brown, blonde, and even red; hair curled and wavy; coarse hair; and some soft and silky.
We made an attempt to open the interrupted parley. In vain. Whatever amicable design the Red-Hand might have conceived was now changed to a feeling of the most deadly hostility. There was no more "talk" to be drawn from him not a word. In the midst of his warriors, he stood scowling and silent. Neither did any of the chiefs deign to reply.
If the pale-faced chief and his three followers will consent to dwell with the band of Red-Hand, and teach his warriors the great medicine of the fire-weapon, their lives shall be spared. The Red-Hand will honour the young soldier-chief, and the White Eagle of the forest." "Soldier-chief. White Eagle of the forest! How can he have known "
They have mocked the forest maiden, who has followed them from afar. Her vengeance shall be satisfied; and the Red-Hand will have his joy ha, ha, ha!" Uttering a peal of demoniac laughter, the Indian held the point of the knife close to my forehead as if about to drive the blade into my eyes! It was but a feint to produce terror a spectacle which this monster was said to enjoy.
All seem obedient to his orders; all move with military promptness at his word or nod. Beyond doubt, it is the Red-Hand and his followers, who for crimes and cold-blooded atrocities are noted as he. A dreaded band, long known to the traders of Santa Fe to the ciboleros from the Taos Valley to the trappers of the Arkansas and Platte.
That is your affair; but mine is that the Red-Hand may not escape. If he do, there's one will grieve at it one to whom I owe life and protection." "Of whom do you speak?" "Of the mortal enemy of Red-Hand and his Arapahoes of Wa-ka-ra." "Wa-ka-ra?" "Head chief of the Utahs you shall see him presently. Put your horse to his speed! We are close to the camp.
The Arapahoes were as well-mounted as the Utahs; and perceiving their inferiority in numbers, they would have refused to fight, and ridden off, perhaps, without losing a man. The strategic manoeuvre of the Utah was meant to force the Red-Hand to a conflict. This was its purpose, and no other. It was likely to be successful. For the Arapahoes, there appeared no alternative but stand and fight.
He wants white men for his allies. He has a purpose." "Will the Red-Hand declare his purpose?" "Freely. His people have taken, many fire-weapons. See! they are yonder in the hands of his braves, who know not how to use them. Our enemies the Utahs have been taught by the white hunters; and the ranks of the Arapaho warriors are thinned by their deadly bullets.
Riding two lengths in front of his followers, the savage chief makes halt. His shield is held conspicuously upward its convexity towards us not for any purpose of security; but evidently that we may see its device, and know the bearer. Red-Hand is conscious of the terror inspired by his name. In his other hand, he carries an object better calculated than the shield to beget fearful emotions.
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