George Hamilton, a Southerner, his wife and family and colored servant, have emigrated and settled in the great west. It is the period before the Civil War, but Charley, the servant, has ... See full summary
Charlie's Butte (1911) Online
George Hamilton, a Southerner, his wife and family and colored servant, have emigrated and settled in the great west. It is the period before the Civil War, but Charley, the servant, has long since been a free man, the boon of freedom being granted by his kind master for his loyalty. One day, a note comes to Hamilton; the contents were startling: "The Indians are on the warpath. Make for the fort." No time was to be lost, for the fort was many miles distant. The horses were harnessed, everyone was mounted, all ready to start; but stop! Where was Dorothy Hamilton? The joy and pride of the region had been momentarily forgotten. The anxious parents were soon quieted when Charley appeared with the "little missy" in hand. He placed the child before him on his horse and the cavalcade started. Only a few miles had been covered when the clattering of hoofs was faintly heard. The spurs were applied to their frightened beasts and the race for life was begun. All seemed well until it was seen ...