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Therefore my answer is with greater care,
That he may hear me who is weeping yonder,
So that the sin and dole be of one measure.
Not only by the work of those great wheels,
That destine every seed unto some end,
According as the stars are in conjunction,
But by the largess of celestial graces,
Whic... | Divine Comedy, Longfellow's Translation, Purgatory | Dante Alighieri | 1265 | 1321 | ['en'] | 68 | {'Epic poetry, Italian -- Translations into English', 'Italian poetry -- To 1400 -- Translations into English'} | PG1002 | |
My faculties were in so great confusion,
That the voice moved, but sooner was extinct
Than by its organs it was set at large.
Awhile she waited; then she said: “What thinkest?
Answer me; for the mournful memories
In thee not yet are by the waters injured.”
Confusion and dismay together mingled
Forc... | Divine Comedy, Longfellow's Translation, Purgatory | Dante Alighieri | 1265 | 1321 | ['en'] | 68 | {'Epic poetry, Italian -- Translations into English', 'Italian poetry -- To 1400 -- Translations into English'} | PG1002 | |
And if the highest pleasure thus did fail thee
By reason of my death, what mortal thing
Should then have drawn thee into its desire?
Thou oughtest verily at the first shaft
Of things fallacious to have risen up
To follow me, who was no longer such.
Thou oughtest not to have stooped thy pinions downward... | Divine Comedy, Longfellow's Translation, Purgatory | Dante Alighieri | 1265 | 1321 | ['en'] | 68 | {'Epic poetry, Italian -- Translations into English', 'Italian poetry -- To 1400 -- Translations into English'} | PG1002 | |
When I was near unto the blessed shore,
“Asperges me,” I heard so sweetly sung,
Remember it I cannot, much less write it.
The beautiful lady opened wide her arms,
Embraced my head, and plunged me underneath,
Where I was forced to swallow of the water.
Then forth she drew me, and all dripping brought
... | Divine Comedy, Longfellow's Translation, Purgatory | Dante Alighieri | 1265 | 1321 | ['en'] | 68 | {'Epic poetry, Italian -- Translations into English', 'Italian poetry -- To 1400 -- Translations into English'} | PG1002 | |
He would not seem to have his mind encumbered
Striving to paint thee as thou didst appear,
Where the harmonious heaven o’ershadowed thee,
When in the open air thou didst unveil?
Purgatorio: Canto XXXII
So steadfast and attentive were mine eyes
In satisfying their decennial thirst,
That all my other s... | Divine Comedy, Longfellow's Translation, Purgatory | Dante Alighieri | 1265 | 1321 | ['en'] | 68 | {'Epic poetry, Italian -- Translations into English', 'Italian poetry -- To 1400 -- Translations into English'} | PG1002 | |
“Blessed art thou, O Griffin, who dost not
Pluck with thy beak these branches sweet to taste,
Since appetite by this was turned to evil.”
After this fashion round the tree robust
The others shouted; and the twofold creature:
“Thus is preserved the seed of all the just.”
And turning to the pole which he... | Divine Comedy, Longfellow's Translation, Purgatory | Dante Alighieri | 1265 | 1321 | ['en'] | 68 | {'Epic poetry, Italian -- Translations into English', 'Italian poetry -- To 1400 -- Translations into English'} | PG1002 | |
And if her speech were more diffuse I know not,
Because already in my sight was she
Who from the hearing of aught else had shut me.
Alone she sat upon the very earth,
Left there as guardian of the chariot
Which I had seen the biform monster fasten.
Encircling her, a cloister made themselves
The sev... | Divine Comedy, Longfellow's Translation, Purgatory | Dante Alighieri | 1265 | 1321 | ['en'] | 68 | {'Epic poetry, Italian -- Translations into English', 'Italian poetry -- To 1400 -- Translations into English'} | PG1002 | |
That which remained behind, even as with grass
A fertile region, with the feathers, offered
Perhaps with pure intention and benign,
Reclothed itself, and with them were reclothed
The pole and both the wheels so speedily,
A sigh doth longer keep the lips apart.
Transfigured thus the holy edifice
Thr... | Divine Comedy, Longfellow's Translation, Purgatory | Dante Alighieri | 1265 | 1321 | ['en'] | 68 | {'Epic poetry, Italian -- Translations into English', 'Italian poetry -- To 1400 -- Translations into English'} | PG1002 | |
As soon as I was with her as I should be,
She said to me: “Why, brother, dost thou not
Venture to question now, in coming with me?”
As unto those who are too reverential,
Speaking in presence of superiors,
Who drag no living utterance to their teeth,
It me befell, that without perfect sound
Began I... | Divine Comedy, Longfellow's Translation, Purgatory | Dante Alighieri | 1265 | 1321 | ['en'] | 68 | {'Epic poetry, Italian -- Translations into English', 'Italian poetry -- To 1400 -- Translations into English'} | PG1002 | |
Thou by so many circumstances only
The justice of the interdict of God
Morally in the tree wouldst recognize.
But since I see thee in thine intellect
Converted into stone and stained with sin,
So that the light of my discourse doth daze thee,
I will too, if not written, at least painted,
Thou bear ... | Divine Comedy, Longfellow's Translation, Purgatory | Dante Alighieri | 1265 | 1321 | ['en'] | 68 | {'Epic poetry, Italian -- Translations into English', 'Italian poetry -- To 1400 -- Translations into English'} | PG1002 | |
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
THE LIFE OF HON. WILLIAM F. CODY
KNOWN AS BUFFALO BILL
THE FAMOUS HUNTER, SCOUT AND GUIDE.
_AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY_.
1879
To GENERAL PHILIP H. SHERIDAN, TH... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
During his life on the plains he not only had many exciting adventures
himself, but he became associated with many of the other noted plainsmen,
and in his narrative he frequently refers to them and relates many
interesting incidents and thrilling events connected with them. He has
had a fertile field from which to pr... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
"Mr. Cody seemed never to tire and was always ready to go, in the darkest
night or the worst weather, and usually volunteered, knowing what the
emergency required. His trailing, when following Indians or looking for
stray animals or game, is simply wonderful. He is a most extraordinary
hunter. I could not believe that... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
"Mr. Cody has since served with me as post guide and scout at Fort
McPherson, where he frequently distinguished himself.
"In the summer of 1876, Cody went with me to the Black Hills region where
he killed Yellow-Hand. Afterwards he was with the Big Horn and
Yellowstone expedition. I consider that his services to the c... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
THE HORSE THIEVES DEN
MY ESCAPE FROM THE HORSE THIEVES
BOB SCOTT'S FAMOUS COACH HIDE
"NEARLY EVERY MAN HAD TWO HORSES"
WILD BILL AND THE OUTLAWS
WILD BILL'S DUEL
GENERAL GEO. A. CUSTER (Portrait)
DEPARTING RICHES
TONGUES AND TENDERLOINS
THE INDIAN HORSE THIEVES
THE MAN WHO FIRED THE GUN
BUFFALO BILL
"DOWN WENT HIS HOR... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
CHAPTER IV.
YOUTHFUL EXPERIENCES.
At School--My First Love Scrape--I Punish my Rival, and then Run Away--My
First Trip Across the Plains--Steve Gobel and I are Friends once
more--Death of my Father--I Start for Salt Lake--Our Wagon Train
Surprised by Indians, who Drive us off, and Capture our Outfit--I Kill my
First I... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
CHAPTER X.
QUESTIONABLE PROCEEDINGS.
The Civil War--Jayhawking--Wild Bill's Fight with the McCandless Gang of
Desperadoes--I become Wild Bill's Assistant Wagon-Master--We Lose our
Last Dollar on a Horse Race--He becomes a Government Scout--He has a Duel
at Springfield.
CHAPTER XI.
A SOLDIER.
Scouting against the India... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
CHAPTER XVII.
AN APPOINTMENT.
General Sheridan appoints me Guide and Chief of Scouts of the Fifth
Cavalry--The Dog Soldiers--General Forsyth's Fight on the Arickaree Fork.
CHAPTER XVIII.
SCOUTING.
Arrival of the Fifth Cavalry at Fort Hays--Out on a Scout--A little
Skirmish with Indians--A Buffalo Hunt--A False Alarm i... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
CHAPTER XXIII.
ADMINISTERING JUSTICE.
I make my Home at Fort McPherson--Arrival of my Family--Hunting and Horse
Racing--An Indian Raid--Powder Face Stolen--A Lively Chase--An Expedition
to the Republican River Country--General Duncan--A Skirmish with the
Indians--A Stern Chase--An Addition to my Family--Kit Carson Cod... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
CHAPTER XXX.
A RETURN TO THE PLAINS.
The Sioux Campaign of 1876--I am appointed Guide and Chief of Scouts of
the Fifth Cavalry--An Engagement with eight hundred Cheyennes--A Duel
with Yellow Hand--Generals Terry and Crook meet, and cooperate Together.
CHAPTER XXXI.
DANGEROUS WORK.
Scouting on a Steamboat--Captain Gran... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
It was at LeClair that I acquired my first experience as an equestrian.
Somehow or other I had managed to corner a horse near a fence, and had
climbed upon his back. The next moment the horse got his back up and
hoisted me into the air, I fell violently to the ground, striking upon my
side in such a way as to severely... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
My father at the time, being considerable of a politician as well as a
farmer, was attending a political convention; for he was well known in
those days as an old line Whig. He had been a member of the Iowa
legislature, was a Justice of the Peace, and had held other offices. He
was an excellent stump speaker and was o... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
[Illustration: SAMUEL'S FATAL ACCIDENT.]
Father had a brother, Elijah Cody, living at Weston, Platte county,
Missouri. He was the leading merchant of the place. As the town was
located near the Kansas line father determined to visit him, and thither
our journey was directed. Our route lay across Iowa and Missouri, and... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
All these incidents attracted my attention--everything being new to
me--and became firmly impressed upon my memory. My father, being
unaccustomed to the ways of such rough people, acted very cautiously; and
as they were all very anxious to bet on their own horse, he could not be
induced to wager a very large sum on Li... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
"Gentlemen," said he, "when I drove up here and arranged for this race, I
felt confident that my horse would win it. I was among entire strangers,
and therefore I only bet a small amount. I was afraid that you would
cheat me in some way or other. I see now that I was mistaken, as I have
found you to be honorable men."... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
The next day my father and mother drove over to Weston in a carriage,
and returned with my Uncle Elijah. We then all proceeded to his house,
and as Kansas was not yet open for settlement as a territory, we remained
there a few days, while father crossed over into Kansas on a prospecting
tour. He visited the Kickapoo a... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
While this beautiful valley greatly interested me, yet the most novel
sight, of an entirely different character, which met my enraptured gaze,
was the vast number of white-covered wagons, or "prairie-schooners,"
which were encamped along the different streams. I asked my father what
they were and where they were going... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
We passed on through this "Valley of Death," as it might then have been
very appropriately called, and after riding for some time, my father
pointed out a large hill and showed me his camp, which afterwards
became our home.
There was another trading-post near by, which was conducted by Mr.
M.P. Rively, who had a store... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
In the evening some Indians visited the camp--which as yet consisted only
of tents, though some logs had been cut preparatory to building
houses--and exchanged their furs for clothing, sugar and tobacco. Father
had not learned their language, and therefore communicated with them by
means of signs. We had our supper by... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
Presently one of the men walked out towards our camp, and my father
called to me to come and see a genuine Western man; he was about six feet
two inches tall, was well built, and had a light, springy and wiry step.
He wore a broad-brimmed California hat, and was dressed in a complete
suit of buckskin, beautifully trim... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
[Illustration: BILLINGS AS A BOCARRO]
"I am acquainted in Weston," said father, "and perhaps I can tell you
about your uncle. What is his name?"
"Elijah Cody," said the Californian.
"Elijah Cody!" exclaimed father, in great surprise; "why Elijah Cody is
my brother. I am Isaac Cody. Who are you?"
"My name is Horace Bil... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
[Illustration: BILLINGS RIDING LITTLE GRAY.]
"That's a pretty good horse," said Billings.
"Yes, he's a California horse; he was captured there wild," replied
father. The exhibition of horsemanship given by Billings on this
occasion was really wonderful, and was the most skillful and daring feat
of the kind that I ever... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
[Illustration: EXCITING SPORT.]
Everything that he did, I wanted to do. He was a sort of hero in my eyes,
and I wished to follow in his footsteps. At my request and with father's
consent, he took me with him, and many a wild and perilous chase he led
me over the prairie. I made rapid advances in the art of horsemanshi... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
My Uncle Elijah and quite a large number of gentlemen and ladies came
over from Weston to attend the entertainment. The Indians returned to
their homes well satisfied.
My uncle at that time owned a trading post at Silver Lake, in the
Pottawattamie country, on the Kansas river, and he arranged an excursion
to that plac... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
The Missourians, mostly, were pro-slavery men, and held enthusiastic
meetings at which they expressed their desire that Kansas should be a
slave state and did not hesitate to declare their determination to make
it so. Rively's store was the headquarters for these men, and there they
held their meetings.
[Illustration:... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
Father paid but little attention to him, and attempted to resume his
speech, intending doubtless to explain his position and endeavor to
somewhat pacify the angry crowd. But the fellow jumped up on the box, and
pulling out a huge bowie knife, stabbed father twice, who reeled and fell
to the ground. The man sprang afte... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
One night a body of armed men, mounted on horses, rode up to our house
and surrounded it. Knowing what they had come for, and seeing that there
would be but little chance for him in an encounter with them, father
determined to make his escape by a little stratagem. Hastily disguising
himself in mother's bonnet and sha... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
The pro-slavery men, hearing of the approach of the Free State party,
resolved to drive them out of the territory. The two parties met at
Hickory Point, where a severe battle was fought, several being killed;
the victory resulted in favor of the Free State men, who passed on to
Lawrence without much further opposition... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
That same night father and I rode to Lawrence, which had become the
headquarters of the Free State men. There he met Jim Lane and several
other leading characters, who were then organizing what was known as the
Lecompton Legislature.
Father was elected as a member of that body, and took an active part in
organizing th... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
Nothing, however, could persuade mother to change her determination. She
said that the pro-slavery men had taken everything except the land and
the little home, and she proposed to remain there as long as she lived,
happen what might. Our only friends in Salt Creek valley were two
families; one named Lawrence, the oth... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
Mr. Badger, one of Mr. Russell's superintendents, immediately sent me
out, mounted on a little gray mule, to herd cattle. I worked at this for
two months, and then came into Leavenworth. I had not been home during
all this time, but mother had learned from Mr. Russell where I was, and
she no longer felt uneasy, as he ... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
"We are after that old abolition husband of yours," was the answer from
one of the crowd.
"He is not in this house, and has not been here for a long time," said
my mother.
"That's a lie! We know he is in the house, and we are bound to have him,"
said the spokesman of the party.
I afterwards learned they had mistaken t... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
Shortly after this affair, I came home again on a visit and found father
there sick with fever, and confined to his bed. One day my old enemy rode
up to the house on my pony Prince, which he had stolen from me.
"What is your business here to-day?" asked mother.
"I am looking for the old man," he replied. "I am going t... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
Like all school-boys, I had a sweetheart with whom I was "dead in
love"--in a juvenile way. Her name was Mary Hyatt. Of course I had a
rival, Stephen Gobel, a boy about three years my senior--the "bully"
of the school. He was terribly jealous, and sought in every way to
revenge himself upon me for having won the child... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
"I am killed! O, I am killed!"
The school children all rushed to the spot and were terrified at
the scene.
"What's the matter?" asked one.
"Bill Cody has killed Steve Gobel," replied another.
The uproar reached the teacher's ear, and I now saw him approaching, with
vengeance in his eye and a big club in his hand. I kn... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
I obeyed his orders and felt much easier.
Old Gobel, Frank and the neighbor soon came up and inquired for me.
"He's around here somewhere," said Mr. Willis.
"We want him," said Gobel; "he stabbed my son a little while ago, and I
want to arrest him."
"Well, you can't get him; that settles it; so you needn't waste any o... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
In the winter of 1856-57 my father, in company with a man named J.C.
Boles, went to Cleveland, Ohio, and organized a colony of about thirty
families, whom they brought to Kansas and located on the Grasshopper.
Several of these families still reside there.
It was during this winter that father, after his return from Cl... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
The McCarthy boys, at the proper moment, gave orders to fire upon the
advancing enemy. The volley checked them, although they returned the
compliment, and shot one of our party through the leg. Frank McCarthy
then sang out, "Boys, make a break for the slough yonder, and we can then
have the bank for a breast-work."
[I... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
"Who fired that shot?" cried Frank McCarthy.
"I did," replied I, rather proudly, as my confidence returned and I saw
the men coming up.
"Yes, and little Billy has killed an Indian stone-dead--too dead to
skin," said one of the men, who had approached nearer than the rest, and
had almost stumbled upon the corpse. From ... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
The company's agent, seeing that there was no further use for us in that
vicinity--as we had lost our cattle and mules--sent us back to Fort
Leavenworth. The company, it is proper to state, did not have to stand
the loss of the expedition, as the government held itself responsible for
such depredations by the Indians.... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
Seeing that it was impossible to keep me at home, she reluctantly gave
her consent, but not until she had called upon Mr. Russell and Mr.
Simpson in regard to the matter, and had obtained from the latter
gentleman his promise that I should be well taken care of, if we had to
winter in the mountains. She did not like t... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
The wagon-master, in the language of the plains, was called the
"bull-wagon boss"; the teamsters were known as "bull-whackers"; and the
whole train was denominated a "bull-outfit." Everything at that time was
called an "outfit." The men of the plains were always full of droll
humor and exciting stories of their own ex... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
We had started on our trip with everything in good shape, following
the above described trail. During the first week or two out, I became
well acquainted with most of the train men, and with one in
particular, who became a life-long and intimate friend of mine. His
real name was James B. Hickok; he afterwards became f... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
"Of his courage there could be no question; it had been brought to the
test on too many occasions to admit of a doubt. His skill in the use of
the pistol and rifle was unerring; while his deportment was exactly the
opposite of what might be expected from a man of his surroundings. It was
entirely free from all bluster... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
Nothing transpired on the trip to delay or give us any trouble whatever,
until the train struck the South Platte river. One day we camped on the
same ground where the Indians had surprised the cattle herd, in charge of
the McCarty brothers. It was with difficulty that we discovered any
traces of anybody ever having ca... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
The next day we rolled out of camp, and proceeded on our way towards the
setting sun. Everything ran along smoothly with us from that point until
we came within about eighteen miles of Green river, in the Rocky
mountains--where we camped at noon. At this place we had to drive our
cattle about a mile and a half to a cr... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
"I am Joe Smith," was the reply.
"What! the leader of the Danites?" asked Simpson.
"You are correct," said Smith, for he it was.
"Yes," said Simpson, "I know you now; you are a spying scoundrel."
Simpson had good reason for calling him this and applying to him a much
more opprobrious epithet, for only a short time bef... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
"No; I hardly am as bad as that. I'll give you enough provisions to last
you until you can reach Fort Bridger," replied Smith; "and as soon as
your cooks can get the stuff out of the wagons, you can start."
"On foot?" was the laconic inquiry of Simpson.
"Yes sir," was the equally short reply.
"Smith, that's too rough ... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
CHAPTER VI.
HARD TIMES.
As it was getting very late in the fall, we were compelled to winter at
Fort Bridger; and a long, tedious winter it was. There were a great many
troops there, and about four hundred of Russell, Majors & Waddell's
employees. These men were all organized into militia companies, which
were offic... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
We started off at about eleven o'clock, and had ridden about seven miles
when--while we were on a big plateau, back of Cedar Bluffs--we suddenly
discovered a band of Indians coming out of the head of a ravine, half a
mile distant, and charging down upon us at full speed. I thought that our
end had come this time, sure... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
The Indians finally galloped off to a safe distance, where our bullets
could not reach them, and seemed to be holding a council. This was a
lucky move for us, for it gave us an opportunity to reload our guns and
pistols, and prepare for the next charge of the enemy. During the brief
cessation of hostilities, Simpson e... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
Our hopes of escape from this unpleasant and perilous situation now
depended upon the arrival of the rear train, and when we saw that the
Indians were going to besiege us instead of renewing their attacks, we
felt rather confident of receiving timely assistance. We had expected
that the train would be along late in th... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
We arrived at Fort Leavenworth about the middle of July, 1858, when I
immediately visited home. I found mother in very poor health, as she was
suffering from asthma. My oldest sister, Martha, had, during my absence,
been married to John Crane, and was living at Leavenworth.
During the winter at Fort Bridger I had freq... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
We traveled until late in the night; when upon discovering a low, deep
ravine which we thought would make a comfortable and safe camping-place,
we stopped for a rest. In searching for a good place to make our beds, I
found a hole, and I called to my companions that I had found a fine place
for a nest. One of the party... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
"Let us dig out of here quicker than we can say Jack Robinson," said
Scott; and we began to "dig out" at once. We saddled our animals and
hurriedly pushed forward through the darkness, traveling several miles
before we again went into camp. Next morning it was snowing fiercely,
but we proceeded as best we could, and t... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
[Illustration: RAFTING ON THE PLATTE.]
When we struck the Platte River, the happy thought of constructing a
small raft--which would float us clear to the Missouri and thence down to
Leavenworth--entered our heads, and we accordingly carried out the plan.
Upon the completion of the raft we stocked it with provisions, a... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
I wrote to mother and told her how well I liked the exciting life of a
pony express rider. She replied, and begged of me to give it up, as it
would surely kill me. She was right about this, as fifteen miles an hour
on horseback would, in a short time, shake any man "all to pieces"; and
there were but very few, if any,... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
He succeeded in getting me back to camp, which was only a few yards from
the creek, and then he set the fracture as well as he knew how, and made
me as comfortable as was possible under the circumstances. We then
discussed the situation, which to say the least, looked pretty blue.
Knowing that, owing to our mishaps, w... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
The Indians then talked among themselves for a few minutes, and upon the
conclusion of the consultation, old Rain-in-the-Face turned to me and
gave me to understand that as I was yet a "papoose," or a very young man,
they would not take my life. But one of his men, who had no fire-arms,
wanted my gun and pistol. I imp... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
I was continually thinking of all these possibilities, and I must say
that my outlook seemed desperate. At last the twentieth day
arrived--the day on which Harrington was to return--and I counted the
hours from morning till night, but the day passed away with no signs of
Harrington. The wolves made the night hideous w... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
"Well, Billy, my boy, I hardly expected to see you alive again," said
Harrington, as soon as I had given him an opportunity to draw his breath;
"I had a terrible trip of it, and I didn't think I ever would get
through. I was caught in the snow-storm, and was laid up for three days.
The cattle wandered away, and I came... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
At Junction City we sold our wagon and furs and went with a government
mule train to Leavenworth--arriving there in March, 1860. I was just able
to get around on crutches when I got into Leavenworth, and it was several
months after that before I entirely recovered the use of my leg.
During the winter I had often talke... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
CHAPTER VIII.
ADVENTURES ON THE OVERLAND ROAD.
As the warm days of summer approached I longed for the cool air of the
mountains; and to the mountains I determined to go. After engaging a man
to take care of the farm, I proceeded to Leavenworth and there met my old
wagon-master and friend, Lewis Simpson, who was fitt... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
"I rode two months last year on Bill Trotter's division, sir, and filled
the bill then; and I think I am better able to ride now," said I.
"What! are you the boy that was riding there, and was called the youngest
rider on the road?"
"I am the same boy," I replied, confident that everything was now all
right for me.
"I... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
[Illustration: ATTACK ON STAGE COACH.]
About the middle of September the Indians became very troublesome on the
line of the stage road along the Sweetwater. Between Split Rock and Three
Crossings they robbed a stage, killed the driver and two passengers, and
badly wounded Lieut. Flowers, the assistant division agent. ... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
Being aware that we were now in the heart of the hostile country and that
we might at any moment find more Indians than we had "lost," we advanced
with more caution than usual, and kept a sharp lookout. As we were
approaching Clear Creek, another tributary of Powder river, we discovered
Indians on the opposite side of... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
[Illustration: ALF. SLADE KILLING THE DRIVER.]
The "boys" became so elated as well as "elevated" over their success
against the Indians, that most of them were in favor of going back and
cleaning out the whole Indian race. One old driver especially, Dan Smith,
was eager to open a war on all the hostile nations, and ha... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
About two o'clock in the afternoon, my horse having become tired, and
myself being rather weary, I shot a sage-hen, and dismounting, I
unsaddled my horse and tied him to a small tree, where he could easily
feed on the mountain grass. I then built a little fire, and broiling the
chicken and seasoning it with salt and p... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
"A friend and a white man," I replied.
The door opened, and a big, ugly-looking fellow stepped, forth and said:
"Come in."
I accepted the invitation with some degree of fear and hesitation, which
I endeavored to conceal, as I saw that it was too late to back out, and
that it would never do to weaken at that point, whe... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
"Jim and I will go down with you after your horse, and you can leave your
gun here all the same, as you'll not need it."
"All right," I replied, for I could certainly have said nothing else.
It became evident to me that it would be better to trust myself with
two men than with the whole party. It was apparent that fro... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
At last they had come so near that I saw that I must abandon my horse. So
I jumped to the ground, and gave him a hard slap with the butt of one of
my revolvers, which started him on down the valley, while I scrambled up
the mountain side. I had not ascended more than forty feet when I heard
my pursuers coming closer a... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
During the winter of 1860 and the spring of 1861 I remained at Horseshoe,
occasionally riding pony express and taking care of stock.
CHAPTER IX.
FAST DRIVING.
It was in the spring of 1861, while I was at Horseshoe, that the
eastern-bound coach came in one day loaded down with passengers and
baggage, and stopped for ... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
"By Jove! those are the kind of 'orses they hought to 'ave on hall the
teams," remarked another.
"Are you the lad who is going to drive to-day?" asked another of Bob.
"Yes, gentlemen," answered Bob, "I'll show you how we stage it in
this country."
Bob mounted the box, gathered the lines, and pulling the horses strongl... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
By this time the Englishmen had become thoroughly frightened, as they saw
the lines flying wildly in every direction and the team running away.
They did not know whether to jump out or remain in the coach. Bob would
occasionally look down from his seat, and, seeing their frightened faces,
would ask, "Well, how do you ... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
Bob waited a few minutes to give them an opportunity to take their seats
in the coach, but they told him most emphatically that he could drive on
without them, as they intended to wait there for the next stage. Their
traps were taken off, and Bob drove away without a single passenger. He
made his usual time into Fort ... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
[Illustration: NEARLY EVERY MAN HAD TWO HORSES.]
Some of the parties boldly took their confiscated horses into
Leavenworth, while others rode them to their homes. This action may look
to the reader like horse-stealing, and some people might not hesitate to
call it by that name; but Chandler plausibly maintained that w... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
In a second Wild Bill jumped from his horse, and looking in the direction
of the house he saw a man coming towards him. The approaching man fired
on him at once, but missed his aim. Quick as lightning Wild Bill pulled
his revolver and returned the fire. The stranger fell dead, shot through
the brain.
"Bill, Bill! Help... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
I happened to meet Wild Bill at Leavenworth as he was about to depart for
Rolla; he wished me to take charge of the government trains as a sort of
assistant under him, and I gladly accepted the offer. Arriving at Rolla,
we loaded the trains with freight and took them to Springfield, Missouri.
On our return to Rolla we... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
Tutt replied that he would himself carry the watch across the street at
nine o'clock, and no other man would do it.
Bill then said to Tutt that if he attempted anything of the kind, he
would kill him.
A challenge to a duel had virtually been given and accepted, and
everybody knew that the two men meant business. At ni... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
Subsequently I engaged to conduct a small train to Denver for some
merchants, and on reaching that place in September, I received a letter
stating that my mother was not expected to live. I hastened home, and
found her dangerously ill. She grew gradually worse, and at last, on the
22d of November, 1863, she died. Thus... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
After skirmishing around the country with the rest of the army for some
little time, our regiment returned to Memphis, but was immediately
ordered to Cape Girardeau, in Missouri, as a confederate force under
General Price was then raiding that state. The command of which my
regiment was a part hurried to the front to ... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
"Here are some letters which I want you to give to General McNiel."
"All right," said I as I took them, "but where will I meet you again?"
"Never mind that," he replied; "I am getting so much valuable information
that I propose to stay a little while longer in this disguise." Thereupon
we shook hands and parted.
It is... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
It seemed as if the ladies could not thank me sufficiently for the
protection I had afforded them. They were perfectly aware of the fact
that I had acted without orders and entirely on my own responsibility,
and therefore they felt the more grateful. They urgently invited me to
remain a little while longer and partake... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
While both armies were drawn up in skirmish line near Fort Scott, Kansas,
two men on horseback were seen rapidly leaving the Confederate lines, and
suddenly they made a dash towards us. Instantly quick volleys were
discharged from the Confederates, who also began a pursuit, and some five
hundred shots were fired at th... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
CHAPTER XII.
A WEDDING.
It was during the winter of 1864-65, while I was on detached service at
military headquarters, at St. Louis, that I became acquainted with a
young lady named Louisa Frederici, whom I greatly admired and in whose
charming society I spent many a pleasant hour. The war closing in
1865, I was dis... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
An hour after the ceremony we--my bride and myself--were on board of a
Missouri river steamboat, bound for our new home in Kansas. My wife's
parents had accompanied us to the boat, and had bidden us a fond farewell
and a God-speed on our journey.
During the trip up the river several very amusing, yet awkward
incidents... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
The second day out from St. Louis, the boat stopped to wood up, at a
wild-looking landing. Suddenly twenty horsemen were seen galloping up
through the timber, and as they came nearer the boat they fired on the
negro deckhands, against whom they seemed to have a special grudge, and
who were engaged in throwing wood on ... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
Having promised my wife that I would abandon the plains, I rented a hotel
in Salt Creek Valley--the same house by the way, which my mother had
formerly kept, but which was then owned by Dr. J.J. Crook, late surgeon
of the 7th Kansas. This hotel I called the Golden Rule House, and I kept
it until the next September. Pe... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
I was ordered by the commanding officer to guide General Custer to his
desired destination, and I soon received word from the General that he
would start out in the morning with the intention of making the trip in
one day. Early in the morning, after a good night's rest, I was on hand,
mounted on my large mouse-colore... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 | |
[Illustration: GENERAL CUSTER]
A few days after my return to Fort Hays, the Indians made a raid on the
Kansas Pacific Railroad, killing five or six men and running off about
one hundred horses and mules. The news was brought to the commanding
officer, who immediately ordered Major Arms, of the Tenth Cavalry--which,
by... | The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide: An Autobiography | Buffalo Bill | 1846 | 1917 | ['en'] | 57 | {'Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography', 'Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917', 'Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)', 'Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography'} | PG10030 |
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