Arrival of the Third Cavalry at Fort McPherson—A Scout after Indians—A
Desperate Fight with Thirteen Indians—A Hunt with the Earl of Dunraven—A
Hunt with a Chicago Party—Milligan's Bravery—Neville—I am Elected to
the Nebraska Legislature.
CHAPTER XXVIII.
AN ACTOR.
I resolve to go upon the Stage—I resign my Seat in the
Legislature—Texas Jack—"The Scouts of the Plains"—A Crowded House—A
Happy Thought—A Brilliant Début—A Tour of the Country.
CHAPTER XXIX.
STARRING.
The Theatrical Season of 1873-74—Wild Bill and his Tricks—He Leaves us at Rochester—He becomes a "Star"—A Bogus "Wild Bill "—A Hunt with Thomas P. Medley, an English gentleman—A Scout on the Powder River and in the Big Horn Country—California Joe—Theatrical Tour of 1874 and 1875—Death of my son, Kit Carson Cody.
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.