I knew him. and I think perhaps some other Senators did. when.he grew elderly and gray. riding a docile horse around the arena. shooting with a Winchester rifle and breaking glass balls thrown in the air by a helper. Did not this man with the gray imperial represent the day of romance and intriguing adventure? Was not this the bold scout who had met the Sioux and Cheyenne face to face. had rescued beleagured immigrants. had conquired Chief Yellow Hand in a murderous duel. and on the windswept knolls of the far West had stood with his right hand shielding his eyes from the flaming sunset while his fierce gaze searched the plains for the approach of hostiles? Buffalo Bill! Since childhood we have been wont to rank him with Richard. the Lionhearted. and Robin Hood.
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