Chapter XX: Winding Up the Tale

The band of horsemen and the Comanches had long since disappeared in the distance.

The moon continued to look down from the clear sky as though smiling with joy at the escape of the whites.

The six rode over to the grove of trees in which the Don and his party had encamped. Chauncy remained with the young girl for over half an hour, and then the Don told him he wanted to speak to him for a few moments.

Reluctantly he tore himself away from the company of Iola, and went with her father. He expected the latter to ask him what his intentions were in regard to the Donna, and was not surprised in the least when he said:

“Ralph, here, tells me that you are the son of Major Branrare. Is it so?”

Chauncy at once replied in the affirmative.

“Did you ever hear your uncle Henry Montgomery, who married your father’s sister, speak of his adopted son?” asked the Don.

“Hundreds of times,” replied Chauncy; “and it is to hunt for him that I am out on the plains. Several things, among which is your name and your knowledge of family matters, which I had not noticed before, now make me think that I have accidentally come across him. How is it?”

“You are right. But first tell me how my father, for such I own him to be, is?” said the Don.

“Both he and his wife are dead. His last words were about you,” was Chauncy’s reply.

“Heavens, is it true? I knew that mother was dead, but my adopted father? Did he forgive me before he died?” asked the Don, in a voice choked with emotion.

“He did, and also told me that he found out too late that you had just cause to run away from home. He bequeathed you two-thirds of his fortune,” said the young man.

The two relatives, by adoption, talked for some time.

Then all in the camp but one, who stood guard, went to sleep.

About an hour or so before daybreak, a trampling of hoofs aroused them, and they got to their feet just in time to see their friends coming up.

The Comanche band had been entirely demolished. Not half a dozen of the red-skins had escaped the fury of the brave vaqueroes and peons.

They now came back, bringing a drove of nearly sixty-five horses, which with their lassoes—which they knew how to handle superbly—they had captured.

The next morning the whole band set out for the hacienda of Don Carlos. They were three days in making it as they took their time to it.

While resting here, the circus-rider gave a performance, and made the Mexican vaqueroes, who ride splendidly themselves, open their eyes with wonder and admiration.

They had never seen such riding before, and it was in vain that they tried to imitate it.

Notwithstanding all of their natural sharpness and their life on horseback, they could not do what the rider Barry Le Clare did on his famous horse Snow Cloud.

The little Frenchman was anxious to get back to “la belle France” with his renowned herb, and he and the guide soon took leave of the others.

Ralph promised that he would fix up his affairs in the West and come East to live with his old chum, Major Branrare. He privately whispered in Chauncy’s ear that he would be in New York in time to eat some of the wedding-cake, at which the young man laughed and promised to delay that ceremony, in case he, Ralph, should happen not to get in the city at the given time.

Two weeks afterward, a party left the hacienda for the East. It consisted of Mr. Montgomery, his daughter Iola, Chauncy, Barry Le Clare, and a dozen peons as guards.

The hacienda was left in the charge of Alvarez, an old and trusted servant, and the best trailer in the country.

They intended to come down during a part of every year and spend a month or two at the home which the runaway had made in the wilderness, and in which he had lived for years. He could not bring himself to sell it, and when Chauncy saw what a lovely place it was, his advice was against parting with it. The party reached Austin in safety, and here they parted with all but two of the peons.

From New Orleans they took passage in a steamboat up to Cincinnati, and from thence they went by rail to New York.

Chauncy’s father, a noble gentleman, welcomed his former friend and adopted brother, warmly.

A fine residence was bought on a fashionable street, and then Mr. Montgomery proceeded to take his ease.

Iola was introduced into the first society, and created quite a sensation. It was acknowledged by all that she was the “belle of the season,” and many young gents sought her company. Iola looked upon them with contempt, however. They were not half so handsome as her Chauncy, and she knew that none of them had the courage her affianced possessed.

At length, one bright morning, Ralph Bison arrived, dressed in a handsome suit which quite became him.

With the prairies he left his hunter’s language, and now looked and conversed like a perfect gentleman.

The first evening he was in New York he had quite an adventure. Going along a dark street, he saw half a dozen brutal loafers insult a young lady. Ralph took her part and the whole crowd went for him, but the Hunter Hercules proceeded to try his old plan. Catching up one man he hurled him against the others, and left the whole six lying in the gutter, ending up his gallant exploit with escorting the young lady home.

When the time for Chauncy’s wedding came on, the young man learned to his surprise that Ralph instead of standing as groomsman to _him_ was about to stand as groom.

The double wedding passed off finely.

Ralph acted his part to perfection, and no one looking at the handsome middle-aged gentleman standing at the side of the blushing young girl would have guessed that he was the famous Hunter Hercules.

After the wedding, the two couples, accompanied by Barry, set out for Europe, intending to make the tour.

Chauncy had made the tour several times before, but this time he was really happy.

They finished up with a visit to Paris, for this city ought to be seen last, (or ought to have been before the war.)

The five were looking at some fine picturesque monument and commenting upon it, when a voice behind them drew their attention to the speaker.

“_Sacré_,” said the person behind them, “it is von great pleasure for me to welcome mine friends to la belle France. _Mon Dieu_, monsieurs, it is von fine country.”

They did not recognize the speaker. He was finely dressed, and had a gold representation of an herb pinned onto his coat lapel.

“Deuce take it, boys, it’s the ‘Mounseer,’” said Ralph, emphasizing the word, which he could speak as well as any one if he chose; “look at the umbrella.” It was the truth.

The stylish gentleman was Monsieur Tierney, now a noted professor. His rival had quit the ranks of the naturalists when _he_ had come home with the wonderful herb, the model of which he wore as an emblem.

He was a rich man now, and still he carried the huge umbrella which had done so much service on the plains.

He took our friends to a magnificent mansion which he owned, and treated them in a sumptuous manner.

He promised to come out in a few years and see them and that wonderful horse, Snow Cloud.

The professor gave a large supper in their honor, and at the table he arose to his feet and gave a toast which brought forth cheers.

“Gentlemen,” said the professor, “I have von toast to propose. To von who is a true friend, a brave man and a noble husband. Gentlemen, I drink in honor of de Hunter Hercules.”

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HOW TO CUT AND MAKE GARMENTS.—A Dress, Summer Jackets, Winter Jackets, Aprons, Cape, Shirts, Children’s Clothing, Infants’ Clothing, Choice of Colors.

HOW TO TAKE CARE OF PLANTS, FLOWERS, Etc.—House Plants, Plants Designed to Stand Over, Plants Designed for Flowering, Potting Plants for Winter Use, Bulbous Flowers in the House, Camelia, Japonicas, Green-house Plants, Mignonette Flowers throughout the Year, To Preserve Dahlia Roots, To Protect Tender Plants Left Out, Compost for Potting Plants, The Flower-garden, Roses, Monthly Roses, Geraniums, Climbers for Walls, The Passion-Flower, Callas or Ethiopian Lily, Dahlias, Lilacs, Nasturtion, Gooseberry, Strawberry, Celery, Asparagus, Quince, To Obtain Different Flowers from the Same Stem, To Remove Mildew and Blight.

HOW TO TAKE CARE OF BIRDS AND HOUSEHOLD PETS.—When and How to Pair Canaries, Situation of the Cage, Food while Pairing, Nests and Nest-Boxes, Food while Bearing their Young, Time of Hatching, How to Feed Them, To Bring the Young Ones up by Hand, Paste for Young Birds, German Paste for Cage Birds, To keep away Insects, To Distinguish the Sex, Mocking Bird, American Yellow Bird, Bullfinches.

DISEASES OF BIRDS AND THEIR TREATMENT.—Molting, Swelling or Inflammation, The Surfeit, The Pip, the Husk, Egg-bound.

No. 5.—DIME DRESSMAKER.

Introduction, The Corsage, Waist or Body, The Sleeves, Mourning, Negligee Toilet, Ribbons, Traveling Toilet, Cloak-making, Bonnets, Patterns for Cutting Out Dresses, Work, Materials and Implements, Purchase of Materials, Dictionary of Millinery and Dressmaking, Technical Terms in Dressmaking and Millinery, Laces and Embroideries, Colors, Flowers, etc., Corbeille in Marriage.

☞ These books are for sale by all newsdealers; or will be sent, post-paid to any address, on receipt of price, TEN CENTS EACH, by BEADLE AND ADAMS, Publishers, 98 Wm. St., N. Y.

THE ILLUMINATED
DIME POCKET NOVELS,
PUBLISHED SEMI-MONTHLY.

1—Hawkeye Harry. By Oll Coomes.
2—Dead Shot. By Albert W. Aiken.
3—The Boy Miners. By Edward S. Ellis.
4—Blue Dick. By Capt. Mayne Reid.
5—Nat Wolfe. By Mrs. M. V. Victor.
6—The White Tracker. By Edward S. Ellis.
7—The Outlaw’s Wife. By Mrs. Ann S. Stephens.
8—The Tall Trapper. By Albert W. Aiken.
9—Lightning Jo. By Capt. Adams.
10—The Island Pirate. By Capt. Mayne Reid.
11—The Boy Ranger. By Oll Coomes.
12—Bess, the Trapper. By E. S. Ellis.
13—The French Spy. By W. J. Hamilton.
14—Long Shot. By Capt. Comstock.
15—The Gunmaker. By James L. Bowen.
16—Red Hand. By A. G. Piper.
17—Ben, the Trapper. By Lewis W. Carson.
18—Wild Raven. By Oll Coomes.
19—The Specter Chief. By Seelin Robins.
20—The B’ar-Killer. By Capt. Comstock.
21—Wild Nat. By Wm. R. Eyster.
22—Indian Jo. By Lewis W. Carson.
23—Old Kent, the Ranger. By Edward S. Ellis.
24—The One-Eyed Trapper. By Capt. Comstock.
25—Godbold, the Spy. By N. C. Iron.
26—The Black Ship. By John S. Warner.
27—Single Eye. By Warren St. John.
28—Indian Jim. By Edward S. Ellis.
29—The Scout. By Warren St. John.
30—Eagle Eye. By W. J. Hamilton.
31—The Mystic Canoe. By Edward S. Ellis.
32—The Golden Harpoon. By R. Starbuck.
33—The Scalp King. By Lieut. Ned Hunter.
34—Old Lute. By E. W. Archer.
35—Rainbolt, Ranger. By Oll Coomes.
36—The Boy Pioneer. By Edward S. Ellis.
37—Carson, the Guide. By J. H. Randolph.
38—The Heart Eater. By Harry Hazard.
39—Wetzel, the Scout. By Boynton Belknap.
40—The Huge Hunter. By Ed. S. Ellis.
41—Wild Nat, the Trapper. By Paul Prescott.
42—Lynx-cap. By Paul Bibbs.
43—The White Outlaw. By Harry Hazard.
44—The Dog Trailer. By Frederick Dewey.
45—The Elk King. By Capt. Chas. Howard.
46—Adrian, the Pilot. By Col. P. Ingraham.
47—The Man-hunter. By Maro O. Rolfe.
48—The Phantom Tracker. By F. Dewey.
49—Moccasin Bill. By Paul Bibbs.
50—The Wolf Queen. By Charles Howard.
51—Tom Hawk, the Trailer.
52—The Mad Chief. By Chas. Howard.
53—The Black Wolf. By Edwin E. Ewing.
54—Arkansas Jack. By Harry Hazard.
55—Blackbeard. By Paul Bibbs.
56—The River Rifles. By Billex Muller.
57—Hunter Ham. By J. Edgar Iliff.
58—Cloudwood. By J. M. Merrill.
59—The Texas Hawks. By Jos. E. Badger, Jr.
60—Merciless Mat. By Capt. Chas. Howard.
61—Mad Anthony’s Scouts. By E. Rodman.
62—The Luckless Trapper. By Wm. R. Eyster.
63—The Florida Scout. By Jos. E. Badger, Jr.
64—The Island Trapper. By Chas. Howard.
65—Wolf-Cap. By Capt. Chas. Howard.
66—Rattling Dick. By Harry Hazard.
67—Sharp-Eye. By Major Max Martine.
68—Iron-Hand. By Frederick Forest.
69—The Yellow Hunter. By Chas. Howard.
70—The Phantom Rider. By Maro O. Rolfe.
71—Delaware Tom. By Harry Hazard.
72—Silver Rifle. By Capt. Chas. Howard.
73—The Skeleton Scout. By Maj. L. W. Carson.
74—Little Rifle. By Capt. “Bruin” Adams.
75—The Wood Witch. By Edwin Emerson.
76—Old Ruff, the Trapper. By “Bruin” Adams.
77—The Scarlet Shoulders. By Harry Hazard.
78—The Border Rifleman. By L. W. Carson.
79—Outlaw Jack. By Harry Hazard.
80—Tiger-Tail, the Seminole. By R. Ringwood.

The following will be issued in the order and on the dates indicated:

81—Death-Dealer, the Shawnee Scourge; or, the Wizard of the Cliffs. By
Arthur L. Meserve. Ready
82—Kenton, the Ranger; or, the Hunted Fawn. By Capt. Chas. Howard.
Ready
83—The Specter Horseman; or, Cinnamon Jack’s Last Hunt. By Frank
Dewey. Ready
84—The Three Trappers, or, the Apache Chief’s Ruse. By Seelin Robins.
Ready
85—Kaloolah, the Witch Queen, or, the Old Trapper’s Big Trail. By T.
Benton Shields, U. S. N. Ready
86—The Hunter Hercules, or, the Champion Rider of the Plains. By Harry
St. George. Ready
87—Phil Hunter, the Boy Slayer, or, the Shawnee Maid’s Sacrifice. By
Capt. Chas. Howard. Ready Oct. 23d.
88—The Indian Scout, or, Crazy Slack, the Whisky Trader. By Harry
Hazard. Ready Nov. 6th.
89—The Girl Avenger, or, the Beautiful Terror of the Maumee. By Capt.
Chas. Howard. Ready Nov. 20th.

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