Date: Mon, 8 Jul 2013 21:44:44 -0700 (PDT)
From: Joe Collins <joecollins7420@yahoo.com>
Subject: On the move West   Chapter 10

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On the Move West

Chapter 10

The next two days went without incident and were very nerve racking waiting
for the circuit court judge to arrive. The judge just happened to be the
same one who sat on the bench during the first trial of men who had killed
Betty's husband. He was very surprised to discover that Jerry/Gerald was
the ring leader.

Gerald told Sheriff Lytle there were two more men who were about a hundred
miles from the fort and they were the last of his gang. Sheriff Lytle sent
a telegraph to the sheriff in the area and had the men arrested and to be
held until he could come and get them or send some one.

Sheriff Lytle deputized Peter, Joshua, Paul, Dave and me. He sent us to
bring the men back to stand trial. The judge postponed the trial until our
return. Gerald was upset and wanted the trial now. However, he was in no
position do anything about the judge's decision.

The deputies left early the next day. They were going to meet the sheriff
with the two prisoners at a predetermined place that was about ˝ way
between. Thus the travel time would be cut in half. The distance over and
back could be covered in two days with a lot of hard riding.

*****

The two prisoners were put on horses facing backward and handcuffed with
their hand behind their back. Their legs were shackled underneath the
horses' bellies. Not the most comfortable way to ride a horse but we were
taking no chance. There was no way they could escape. Two men took turns
leading the prisoners' horses. The other three rode behind them with
shotguns pointed at them the whole distance.

*****

When we rode through the gates of the fort, we were met by a crowd of
people, including Margaret, Jacob and Lisa. It was sure a good feeling to
be home and with no problems. We started directly to the sheriff's
office. He came out welcomed us. We proceeded to take the prisoners off the
horses and put them in cells. Court would be held the first thing in the
morning.

We were standing around talking and Joshua said, "Dave, I think someone got
lucky last night! Would you just look at the big grin on their faces. I bet
Jim won't get any tonight. He is walking sorta funny. A saddle has a way of
pounding the privates and the rear end. It will be at least two days before
he gets lucky again."

"I bet I know someone else who will sleep by himself. Joshua, you rode as
far as we did. I bet you are swollen more than we are!"  "Wrong! Indian
know how ride. No get sore! Good all night and then some," laughed
Joshua. "White man bounce around a lot and sit close saddle horn.

"Dave, I think you had better work on his English. I didn't understand a
thing he said!'

"Jacob, what are they talking about?" asked Lisa.

"I have no idea!" replied Jacob laughing with a big belly roar.

"I think you had better change the subject and talk about the
weather. Better yet, I think you should continue. I want to hear how you
will explain everything to this girl," said Margaret. By now the whole
group was laughing so hard that tears formed in their eyes. Joshua and Jim
were blushing and looking at the ground.

*****

The trial began at 9:00 am. Everyone in the whole neighborhood came for the
trial. The courtroom(the saloon) was filled to capacity. Dave, Joshua and I
were all called as witnesses. After giving our testimony, the jury went in
deliberation. This was an open and shut case since Jerry/Gerald had pleaded
guilty. All three men were found guilty and sentenced to be hung at first
light the following day.

"I would like to see Dave, Joshua and Jim in my office," said Sheriff
Lytle.

"I want to thank the three of you for helping remove 3 very bad criminals
from society. I think everyone will be able to sleep better at night
now. The whole terrorizing gang has been put out of circulation. After
doing a lot of checking, I discovered that every member has a $500.00 price
on their head dead or alive. I am going to give all the money to Jim and he
is to distribute it. It will be up to him as to who gets what!" said the
sheriff. "Here is your reward money and again Thanks-a-lot! You are free to
leave now. I think Joshua and Dave just got lucky. Look a new wagon train
is arriving. It looks like the two of you won't have to travel alone,
now. "

"Let's go over to the Hungry Man and get a cup of coffee and maybe a hot
roll."

"Sounds good to me. I think I'll have a little more than a roll. I was too
nervous to eat any breakfast. Joshua didn't either," said Dave.

"I didn't eat anything either. I think I will join you and get some food
inside my empty spot."

While we were waiting for our meal to be served, I said, "How are we going
to divide up the money? Should we include all those who suffered and those
who helped?"

"Actually, I think we should just split it 3 ways. Everyone has already
received a very nice farm with good land. I think Dave could use the money
to start over. I know that he is completely broke. I will use my share to
buy medical supplies to be used on the reservation. Jim, you can use your
share however, you want," said Joshua.

"I will use some of my money, to open a school on the reservation and a
blacksmith shop. If there is already one there, then I'll donate money to
buy books and anything else that is needed. That is if Joshua will let me
live with him," Dave added.

"I like all of you ideas. I think I will use mine to buy medical supplies
also. This is a good plan. I didn't like the idea of just splitting the
money three ways. I think everyone will benefit in the long run. Here comes
our food."

We had just finished eating our meal, When Don Long came running into the
café. "Jim, you'll have to come quickly. My son was thrown from his
horse and is unconscious. I think he might have some broke bones."

"Don, go on ahead. We will be right behind you. When you get there put cold
compresses on his head. Don't put any liquids in his mouth, unless he is
completely conscious. Then only small sips! Better yet, wait until we get
there. Peter, do you want to come with me and be my assistant?"

"I'll go but I don't know how much help I will be. I know nothing about
medicine."

"I'll tell you and train you. Before you know it, you'll be taking my place
and I'll stay home and let you do all the work! Just kidding."  Don was
gone and riding very fast. Peter and I ran to the livery stable and got out
horses. We had to go past our house, and I stopped and got my medicine
bag. I made a decision, that I would always carry it with me and I would
always have a buggy with extra clothes and supplies in it at all times. We
got lucky today for our house was on the way to the Longs.

"Benny was just coming around when we arrive. I gave him a good
examination. He had a small concussion and a big cut on his head. It would
take several stitches. His left arm was broken. All in all, it could have
been a lot worse.

"Benny, I was am going to set your arm while you were still have
asleep. However, that was not possible because you woke up too soon. This
is going to hurt like crazy. I have a piece of rolled leather for you to
bite on. This will protect your tongue so you won't bite it off. Your dad
will hold you shoulders down and I will have Peter hold your feet. Scream
all you want into the rolled leather. Go ahead and cry all you want! Are
you ready?"

"No, I am scared!"

"I am not going to tell you not to be scared. I'll just be scared with you,
We will just let Peter scream for you. Deal?"

"Okay!"

"Let's do it then!"

"Peter, I don't hear you screaming. Do I need to break your arm so you will
scream?" Peter let go with a very loud, blood, curding scream. Mrs. Long
did not know what was going on and came running.

Peter explained what had happened.

Mrs. Long said, "I feel faint. You scarred the life out of me. I'll just
sit here and watch.."

"Sorry about scaring you. Benny couldn't scream with that big old thing in
his mouth, So my job was to scream for him. I think I put a little to much
into it." Benny was shaking his head `no`".

Soon Doctor Jim had the arm set and in a cast. "Hey, Benny, Good job! I am
finished with your arm. You didn't even scream once."  "I didn't even have
to. Peter did enough screaming for me. Every time, he screamed my arm felt
better. He didn't scream one time and I peed my pants."

"Not a problem. I forgot to tell Peter that was also part of his job. When
we get you all patched up, he will just have to clean you up. In fact,
Peter, why don't you fill a tub with water and start it heating. We won't
need you now. When I start sewing Benny up I will put some medicine on his
wounds and he won't feel a thing. Benny, are you ready to move on or do
want to take a little breather and relax a little."

"Are you sure it won't hurt."

"Positive, you will feel a little pressure but no pain."

"The let's do it!"

Soon I had all the stitches in and it was time to clean Benny. Mrs. Long
went to get clean clothes for him. I showed Peter how to make a chair our
of our arms for a four-handed carry so we could transport Benny to the
kitchen and clean him up.

"Benny, are you okay with Peter and I giving you a bath or would you rather
that your mom bathed you?"

"I want you to. I am to big for Mom to bath me. I usually do it by myself."

"Good! I want to look you over completely and make sure that we haven't
overlooked anything. I don't want you getting the cast wet. You will have
to have your dad help you get in and out of the tub until that arm heals."

"Don, We are going to put him back into bed. I would like to have him stay
there for at least two days. I will stay with him tonight and make sure he
doesn't have any problems."

"Doctor, Donna and I can take turns sitting with him. Just tell us what to
look for and what to do."

"If you want to that would be great. I'll go over everything with you. The
main thing is keep him completely quite. Benny, did you hear me. If you
don't, I will come back and break your other arm. Just kidding!"

"I think Peter and I will leave now and we'll be back first thing in the
morning."

*****

When Peter and I arrived home, Dave and Joshua were in the house waiting
for us. We told of our adventures. "I am sure this is one of many things
that are waiting to happen. So Peter, you can become my assistant or stay
here and keep the home fire burning."

"We'll see. I lean toward going with you. I am not very keen on
entertaining myself. We can cross those bridges when we come to them."

"I felt the same way. I started going with Jim and I became his
assistant. He was very careful to explain every little thing and teach
me. Look at me now, I am a certified medical doctor and I love it."

"Look what it got me. I lost you but not to worry. I found a very good
replacement. Peter is one of the best. I mean in everything including in
the bed." Peter just turned beet red but was grinning from ear to ear.

"Dave and I are not just friends anymore. You were right he is hung and
knows how to use his tool. He is good in bed! Now that we have bared our
souls at least we know that we are leaving each other in good hands. This
little discussion may be embarrassing but now I think I can go without a
lot of regrets and wondering `what if`. I am starting to find an
inner-peace within me."

"Joshua, just remember that I will always love you. However, I have room in
my heart to love another. We will forever be friends. Peter, not to
worry. I am falling in love with you and rest easy, you are now my number
one man. What Joshua and I had will never be again."

"Dave, what he just said goes for me, also. I love you man and you
only. There will be no others. I am completely committed to you." said
Joshua giving his man a great big hug and a kiss.

"Joshua, I never thought that I would ever love again. You came along and
now I am happier than I have ever been." said Dave with tears in his eyes.

"Jim, you are my first love and all I can say is WOW!" said Peter.

*****

Joshua and Dave joined a wagon train headed west and would go through the
Fort Hall area. The next morning at the break of day, Joshua and Dave left
to start their life together in a new land. A total new beginning for the
two of them. Parting was a lot easier for all of us. Joshua and Dave were
leaving dear, dear friends behind, knowing that they would met again in the
future.

I was really glad to see that Joshua was walking on top of the world and no
regrets about losing his lover. With such a positive attitude there would
be no stopping him now.TBCjoecollins7420@yahoo.com