The last page of our Far West romance has been reached.
’Reesa South remained in the Union camp until the close of the Modoc war, in which, to its finale, her father, lover, Cohoon and Artena, continued to do valiant service. The scouting trio assisted in the capture of Captain Jack, who was surprised to learn that Artena was really Gillem’s spy, and he regretted that he had not taken her life when opportunity offered it to the sacrifice of his knife.
Already Cohoon, openly calling Artena his wife, has left the army, and intends passing the remainder of his life among the Lost River settlements.
From the ruins of the Oregonian’s cabin, a new house, Phœnix like, has arisen, and Evan Harris claims a share of its comforts, for ’Reesa is his wife.
Certainly he has deserved the maiden, and Lava-Bed Kit is satisfied with his daughter’s choice.
But the old man can not forget his failure to kidnap Captain Jack, and to the day of his death he will curse Rafe Todd for baffling his well-laid plans.
The Lava-bed Rangers, headed by our giant hero, Donald McKay, came out of the Modoc war covered with glory, and remained with the army to witness the punishment of Mouseh and his fellow-murderers.
THE END.
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