The Snake (1913) Online

The Snake (1913) Online

A visit from Captain Dan to Mona, at the Indian village, rouses the jealousy of the Snake, a snake priest. He attempts to kill Dan, but is foiled by Mona. Dan, leaving Mona after a love scene, returns to the fort, followed by Snake, Snake, thinking it an easy matter to take the fort, incites the Indians to the attack by means of the snake dance, showing the mode of catching the serpents, washing them, Indian magic, etc. The captain and a friend, while out riding, are attracted by the dancers: but when they ride up to observe the dance, the Snake and his Indians surround him. Mona again holds the tribe back, and then jumping on the horse behind Dan, rides back to the fort, pursued by Snake and a few Indians. At the fort a warm reception is prepared for the Indians, but Snake, perceiving their intention, professes friendship, which the colonel accepts in spite of warnings. Later, the Snake returns to the fort, and while his men are firing it, he runs off with Mona. Captain Dan, learning...