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The Country Beyond: A Romance of the Wilderness

By James Oliver

Summary of The Country Beyond: A Romance of the Wilderness

The story revolves around the complex and tumultuous relationship between Nada, a young girl, and Jolly Roger, an outlaw living in the Canadian wilderness. Nada's life is marked by cruelty and abuse at the hands of her foster father, Jed Hawkins, until she meets Jolly Roger, who becomes her love interest. Despite the danger posed by Jolly Roger's outlaw status and the pursuit by the Royal Northwest Mounted Police, the two decide to be together. However, their happiness is short-lived as Jed attempts to sell Nada to a tie-cutter, leading to a confrontation where Jed is killed. To protect Nada, Jolly Roger takes the blame and leaves her with a missionary, giving him a large sum of money to care for her. The story then follows Jolly Roger's journey as he tries to find Nada again, facing numerous challenges and dangers along the way, including a devastating forest fire and relentless pursuit by the law. Meanwhile, Nada is also searching for Jolly Roger, and the two eventually reunite with the help of a missionary named Father John. They get married in a small ceremony, and Jolly Roger finally finds happiness and a sense of belonging. The story takes a surprising turn when Breault, a police officer, catches up to them but reveals that he has a pardon for Jolly Roger, releasing them from custody. The novel ends with Jolly Roger, Nada, and their loyal dog Peter starting a new life together, free from the pursuit of the law. Throughout the story, themes of love, redemption, and the power of human connection are explored, set against the backdrop of the harsh and beautiful Canadian wilderness.

Chapter Summary of The Country Beyond: A Romance of the Wilderness

THE COUNTRY BEYOND

The story takes place in the Canadian wilderness, where a young girl named Nada lives with her cruel and abusive foster father, Jed Hawkins. Nada's life changes when she meets Jolly Roger, an outlaw who has been living in the wilderness. Jolly Roger is a complex character with a troubled past, and he is being pursued by the police. Despite the danger, Nada falls in love with Jolly Roger and decides to leave her foster father's cabin to be with him. However, their happiness is short-lived, as Jed Hawkins tries to sell Nada to a tie-cutter named Mooney. In a desperate bid to save Nada, Jolly Roger kills Jed Hawkins, but to protect Nada from the consequences of the crime, he takes the blame for the murder and leaves her with a missionary, giving him a large sum of money to care for her. The story ends with Jolly Roger disappearing into the wilderness, leaving behind a heartbroken Nada and a loyal dog named Peter.

A ROMANCE OF THE WILDERNESS

The story continues with Peter, a young dog, who is recovering from injuries inflicted by Jed Hawkins, a cruel and abusive man. Peter's mistress, Nada, is being threatened by Jed, who plans to sell her to a tie-cutter named Mooney. Nada confides in Jolly Roger, a mysterious outlaw, who has been living in the wilderness. Jolly Roger is torn between his feelings for Nada and his desire to do what is right. He knows that he cannot keep Nada with him, as he is a fugitive, but he also cannot abandon her to Jed's cruelty. Meanwhile, a Royal Northwest Mounted Police officer, Cassidy, is closing in on Jolly Roger. As the story unfolds, Jolly Roger and Peter are forced to flee, and Nada eventually joins them. However, their happiness is short-lived, as Jed kidnaps Nada and attempts to sell her to Mooney. Jolly Roger rescues Nada, and in the ensuing confrontation, Jed is killed. To protect Nada from the consequences of the crime, Jolly Roger takes the blame and leaves her with a missionary, giving him a large sum of money to care for her. The story ends with Jolly Roger disappearing into the wilderness, leaving behind a heartbroken Nada and a loyal dog named Peter.

CHAPTER I

The story continues with Peter, a young dog, who is recovering from injuries inflicted by Jed Hawkins, a cruel and abusive man. Peter's mistress, Nada, is being threatened by Jed, who plans to sell her to a tie-cutter named Mooney. Nada confides in Jolly Roger, a mysterious outlaw, who has been living in the wilderness. Jolly Roger is torn between his feelings for Nada and his desire to do what is right. He knows that he cannot keep Nada with him, as he is a fugitive, but he also cannot abandon her to Jed's cruelty. As the story unfolds, Jolly Roger and Peter are forced to flee, and Nada eventually joins them. However, their happiness is short-lived, as Jed kidnaps Nada and attempts to sell her to Mooney. Jolly Roger rescues Nada, and in the ensuing confrontation, Jed is killed. To protect Nada from the consequences of the crime, Jolly Roger takes the blame and leaves her with a missionary, giving him a large sum of money to care for her. The story ends with Jolly Roger disappearing into the wilderness, leaving behind a heartbroken Nada and a loyal dog named Peter.

CHAPTER II

The story continues with Peter, a young dog, who is recovering from injuries inflicted by Jed Hawkins, a cruel and abusive man. Peter's mistress, Nada, is being threatened by Jed, who plans to sell her to a tie-cutter named Mooney. Nada confides in Jolly Roger, a mysterious outlaw, who has been living in the wilderness. Jolly Roger is torn between his feelings for Nada and his desire to do what is right. He knows that he cannot keep Nada with him, as he is a fugitive, but he also cannot abandon her to Jed's cruelty. As the story unfolds, Jolly Roger and Peter are forced to flee, and Nada eventually joins them. However, their happiness is short-lived, as Jed kidnaps Nada and attempts to sell her to Mooney. Jolly Roger rescues Nada, and in the ensuing confrontation, Jed is killed. To protect Nada from the consequences of the crime, Jolly Roger takes the blame and leaves her with a missionary, giving him a large sum of money to care for her. The story ends with Jolly Roger disappearing into the wilderness, leaving behind a heartbroken Nada and a loyal dog named Peter.

CHAPTER III

The story continues with Peter, a young dog, who is recovering from injuries inflicted by Jed Hawkins, a cruel and abusive man. Peter's mistress, Nada, is being threatened by Jed, who plans to sell her to a tie-cutter named Mooney. Nada confides in Jolly Roger, a mysterious outlaw, who has been living in the wilderness. Jolly Roger is torn between his feelings for Nada and his desire to do what is right. He knows that he cannot keep Nada with him, as he is a fugitive, but he also cannot abandon her to Jed's cruelty. Meanwhile, a Royal Northwest Mounted Police officer, Cassidy, is closing in on Jolly Roger. As the story unfolds, Jolly Roger and Peter are forced to flee, and Nada eventually joins them. However, their happiness is short-lived, as Jed kidnaps Nada and attempts to sell her to Mooney. Jolly Roger rescues Nada, and in the ensuing confrontation, Jed is killed. To protect Nada from the consequences of the crime, Jolly Roger takes the blame and leaves her with a missionary, giving him a large sum of money to care for her. The story ends with Jolly Roger disappearing into the wilderness, leaving behind a heartbroken Nada and a loyal dog named Peter. Later, Nada decides to leave Jed's cabin and join Jolly Roger and Peter. Jolly Roger confesses to Nada that he is an outlaw and that the police are looking for him. Despite this, Nada decides to go with Jolly Roger and Peter, and they plan to get married at the Missioner's. However, their plans are disrupted when Jed kidnaps Nada and tries to sell her to Mooney. Jolly Roger rescues Nada, and in the process, Jed is killed. Jolly Roger takes the blame for the crime to protect Nada and decides to leave her with the Missioner. The story ends with Jolly Roger heading north, alone, and Nada staying with the Missioner, heartbroken.

CHAPTER IV

The story continues with Peter, a young dog, who is recovering from injuries inflicted by Jed Hawkins, a cruel and abusive man. Peter's mistress, Nada, is being threatened by Jed, who plans to sell her to a tie-cutter named Mooney. Nada confides in Jolly Roger, a mysterious outlaw, who has been living in the wilderness. Jolly Roger is torn between his feelings for Nada and his desire to do what is right. As the story unfolds, Jolly Roger and Peter are forced to flee, and Nada eventually joins them. However, their happiness is short-lived, as Jed kidnaps Nada and attempts to sell her to Mooney. Jolly Roger rescues Nada, and in the ensuing confrontation, Jed is killed. To protect Nada from the consequences of the crime, Jolly Roger takes the blame and leaves her with a missionary, giving him a large sum of money to care for her. The story ends with Jolly Roger disappearing into the wilderness, leaving behind a heartbroken Nada and a loyal dog named Peter.

CHAPTER V

In this chapter, Peter, a young dog, is recovering from injuries inflicted by Jed Hawkins, a cruel and abusive man. Peter's mistress, Nada, is being threatened by Jed, who plans to sell her to a tie-cutter named Mooney. Nada confides in Jolly Roger, a mysterious outlaw, who has been living in the wilderness. Jolly Roger is torn between his feelings for Nada and his desire to do what is right. Meanwhile, a Royal Northwest Mounted Police officer, Cassidy, is closing in on Jolly Roger. As the story unfolds, Jolly Roger and Peter are forced to flee, and Nada eventually joins them. However, their happiness is short-lived, as Jed kidnaps Nada and attempts to sell her to Mooney. Jolly Roger rescues Nada, and in the ensuing confrontation, Jed is killed. To protect Nada from the consequences of the crime, Jolly Roger takes the blame and leaves her with a missionary, giving him a large sum of money to care for her. The story ends with Jolly Roger disappearing into the wilderness, leaving behind a heartbroken Nada and a loyal dog named Peter.

CHAPTER VI

The story continues with Peter, a young dog, recovering from injuries inflicted by Jed Hawkins, a cruel and abusive man. Nada, Peter's mistress, is being threatened by Jed, who plans to sell her to a tie-cutter named Mooney. Nada confides in Jolly Roger, a mysterious outlaw who has been living in the wilderness. Jolly Roger is torn between his feelings for Nada and his desire to do what is right. As the story unfolds, Jolly Roger and Peter are forced to flee, and Nada eventually joins them. However, their happiness is short-lived, as Jed kidnaps Nada and attempts to sell her to Mooney. Jolly Roger rescues Nada, and in the ensuing confrontation, Jed is killed. To protect Nada from the consequences of the crime, Jolly Roger takes the blame and leaves her with a missionary, giving him a large sum of money to care for her. The story ends with Jolly Roger disappearing into the wilderness, leaving behind a heartbroken Nada and a loyal dog named Peter. Later, Nada decides to leave Jed's cabin and join Jolly Roger and Peter. Jolly Roger confesses to Nada that he is an outlaw and that the police are looking for him. Despite this, Nada decides to go with Jolly Roger and Peter, and they plan to get married at the Missioner's. However, their plans are disrupted when Jed kidnaps Nada and tries to sell her to Mooney. Jolly Roger rescues Nada, and in the process, Jed is killed. Jolly Roger takes the blame for the crime to protect Nada and decides to leave her with the Missioner. The story ends with Jolly Roger heading north, alone, and Nada staying with the Missioner, heartbroken.

CHAPTER VII

In this chapter, Peter, a young dog, is recovering from injuries inflicted by Jed Hawkins, a cruel and abusive man. Peter's mistress, Nada, is being threatened by Jed, who plans to sell her to a tie-cutter named Mooney. Nada confides in Jolly Roger, a mysterious outlaw, who has been living in the wilderness. Jolly Roger is torn between his feelings for Nada and his desire to do what is right. As the story unfolds, Jolly Roger and Peter are forced to flee, and Nada eventually joins them. However, their happiness is short-lived, as Jed kidnaps Nada and attempts to sell her to Mooney. Jolly Roger rescues Nada, and in the ensuing confrontation, Jed is killed. To protect Nada from the consequences of the crime, Jolly Roger takes the blame and leaves her with a missionary, giving him a large sum of money to care for her. The story ends with Jolly Roger disappearing into the wilderness, leaving behind a heartbroken Nada and a loyal dog named Peter.

CHAPTER VIII

The story continues with Peter, a young dog, who is on a mission to find Jolly Roger McKay, an outlaw who has been living in the wilderness. Peter's mistress, Nada, had sent him to find Jolly Roger and bring him back to her. Along the way, Peter faces many dangers, including a giant owl that attacks him. Despite his injuries, Peter perseveres and eventually finds Jolly Roger. Jolly Roger is overjoyed to see Peter and the lock of Nada's hair that he is carrying. He believes that Nada is trying to communicate with him and that she is still in love with him. Jolly Roger decides to continue on his journey, but with a newfound sense of hope and purpose. He eventually arrives at the camp of Yellow Bird, a woman who had helped him in the past. Yellow Bird tells Jolly Roger that she has had a vision of Nada and that she is in danger. She warns Jolly Roger to be careful and to keep moving, as the law is closing in on him. Jolly Roger thanks Yellow Bird and continues on his way, but he is eventually caught by Corporal Terence Cassidy, a member of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police. In a surprising turn of events, Cassidy is wounded by Jolly Roger, but instead of killing him, Jolly Roger takes him to a cabin where he is nursed back to health by a young woman named Giselle. It is revealed that Cassidy and Giselle have fallen in love and are married, and Cassidy resigns from the police force. Jolly Roger is overjoyed by this turn of events and sees it as a sign that he and Nada can also find happiness together. He sets out to find Nada, filled with a newfound sense of hope and purpose.

CHAPTER IX

Nada decides to follow Jolly Roger into the wilderness, despite the dangers and difficulties they may face. She cuts a lock of her hair and ties it around Peter's neck, asking him to find Jolly Roger and bring him back to her. Peter sets out on his journey, facing various obstacles and dangers, including a giant owl and a bear. Meanwhile, Jolly Roger is being pursued by Corporal Terence Cassidy of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police. Cassidy is determined to capture Jolly Roger, but the outlaw manages to evade him. Eventually, Peter finds Jolly Roger and leads him to a cabin where Cassidy is recovering from injuries. Jolly Roger takes Cassidy to the cabin and nurses him back to health, and Cassidy eventually resigns from the police force and marries a woman named Giselle. Jolly Roger continues on his journey, still pursued by the law, but with a newfound sense of hope and purpose. He meets Yellow Bird, a woman who claims to have the power to communicate with the spirits, and she tells him that he will find happiness with Nada in a place called the "Country Beyond". Jolly Roger is skeptical, but he begins to believe in Yellow Bird's powers and sets out to find the Country Beyond. Along the way, he faces many challenges and dangers, but he remains determined to find Nada and start a new life with her.

CHAPTER X

The story continues with Peter, a young dog, who is on a mission to find Jolly Roger McKay, an outlaw who has been living in the wilderness. Peter's mistress, Nada, had sent him to find Jolly Roger and bring him back to her. Along the way, Peter faces many dangers, including a giant owl that attacks him. Despite his injuries, Peter perseveres and eventually finds Jolly Roger. Jolly Roger is overjoyed to see Peter and the lock of Nada's hair that he is carrying. He believes that Nada is trying to communicate with him and that she is still in love with him. Jolly Roger decides to continue on his journey, but with a newfound sense of hope and purpose. He eventually arrives at the camp of Yellow Bird, a woman who had helped him in the past. Yellow Bird tells Jolly Roger that she has had a vision of Nada and that she is in danger. She warns Jolly Roger to be careful and to keep moving, as the law is closing in on him. Jolly Roger thanks Yellow Bird and continues on his way, but he is eventually caught by Corporal Terence Cassidy, a member of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police. In a surprising turn of events, Cassidy is wounded by Jolly Roger, but instead of killing him, Jolly Roger takes him to a cabin where he is nursed back to health by a young woman named Giselle. It is revealed that Cassidy and Giselle have fallen in love and are married, and Cassidy resigns from the police force. Jolly Roger is overjoyed by this turn of events and sees it as a sign that he and Nada can also find happiness together. He sets out to find Nada, filled with a newfound sense of hope and purpose.

CHAPTER XI

Nada, determined to follow Jolly Roger into the wilderness, sends Peter to find him with a lock of her hair as a message. Peter faces many dangers on his journey, including a giant owl and a bear, but eventually finds Jolly Roger and leads him to a cabin where Cassidy, a Royal Northwest Mounted Police officer, is recovering from injuries. Jolly Roger nurses Cassidy back to health, and Cassidy eventually resigns from the police force and marries a woman named Giselle. Jolly Roger continues on his journey, still pursued by the law, but with a newfound sense of hope and purpose. He meets Yellow Bird, a woman who claims to have the power to communicate with the spirits, and she tells him that he will find happiness with Nada in a place called the "Country Beyond". Jolly Roger is skeptical, but begins to believe in Yellow Bird's powers and sets out to find the Country Beyond. Meanwhile, Cassidy and Giselle's relationship blossoms, and they get married. Jolly Roger eventually finds Cassidy again, but this time, Cassidy is with Giselle, and they have gotten married. Cassidy reveals that he has resigned from the police force and considers Jolly Roger a friend. Jolly Roger is overjoyed and believes that Yellow Bird's prophecy is coming true. He realizes that the Country Beyond is not a physical place, but a state of mind, and that he can find happiness with Nada if he believes in it.

CHAPTER XII

In this chapter, Peter, a young dog, is on a mission to find Jolly Roger McKay, an outlaw who has been living in the wilderness. Peter's mistress, Nada, had sent him to find Jolly Roger and bring him back to her. Along the way, Peter faces many dangers, including a giant owl that attacks him. Despite his injuries, Peter perseveres and eventually finds Jolly Roger. Jolly Roger is overjoyed to see Peter and the lock of Nada's hair that he is carrying. He believes that Nada is trying to communicate with him and that she is still in love with him. Jolly Roger decides to continue on his journey, but with a newfound sense of hope and purpose. He eventually arrives at the camp of Yellow Bird, a woman who had helped him in the past. Yellow Bird tells Jolly Roger that she has had a vision of Nada and that she is in danger. She warns Jolly Roger to be careful and to keep moving, as the law is closing in on him. Jolly Roger thanks Yellow Bird and continues on his way, but he is eventually caught by Corporal Terence Cassidy, a member of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police. In a surprising turn of events, Cassidy is wounded by Jolly Roger, but instead of killing him, Jolly Roger takes him to a cabin where he is nursed back to health by a young woman named Giselle. It is revealed that Cassidy and Giselle have fallen in love and are married, and Cassidy resigns from the police force. Jolly Roger is overjoyed by this turn of events and sees it as a sign that he and Nada can also find happiness together. He sets out to find Nada, filled with a newfound sense of hope and purpose.

CHAPTER XIII

The story continues with Jolly Roger McKay, an outlaw, who has been living in the wilderness. He has a dog named Peter and is being pursued by the Royal Northwest Mounted Police. Jolly Roger meets a woman named Josephine Tavish and her father, Superintendent Tavish, who are also being pursued by the police. Jolly Roger helps them escape from the police and they form a bond. However, Jolly Roger's true identity is discovered by Breault, a police officer, who is determined to capture him. Jolly Roger and Peter escape and continue their journey to find Nada, the woman Jolly Roger loves. Along the way, they face many dangers and challenges, including a devastating forest fire that destroys the landscape and forces them to flee. Jolly Roger eventually finds Nada, who has been living with Father John, a missionary. They get married in a small ceremony, and Jolly Roger finally finds happiness and a sense of belonging. However, he knows that Breault is still pursuing him and that their happiness may be short-lived.

CHAPTER XIV

Jolly Roger McKay, an outlaw, has been living in the wilderness with his dog Peter. He meets a woman named Josephine Tavish and her father, Superintendent Tavish, who are being pursued by the police. Jolly Roger helps them escape and they form a bond. However, Breault, a police officer, discovers Jolly Roger's true identity and is determined to capture him. Jolly Roger and Peter escape, but Breault is hot on their trail. Jolly Roger decides to head back to Cragg's Ridge, where he hopes to find his love, Nada, who he left behind. Along the way, he faces many dangers and challenges, including a devastating forest fire that destroys the landscape. When he finally reaches Cragg's Ridge, he finds that the entire area has been burned to the ground, and there is no sign of Nada or the Missioner. Jolly Roger is filled with despair and fear, wondering if Nada has survived the fire. He sets out to find her, traveling through the burned-out landscape, and eventually comes across a settlement where he meets a young man who tells him that Father John, the Missioner, is alive and has gone to Fort William. Jolly Roger also learns that Nada may have died in the fire, which fills him with even greater despair. However, he continues his search for her, driven by hope and determination. Eventually, he finds Father John, who tells him that Nada is alive and has been living with him. Jolly Roger is overjoyed and reunited with Nada, and the two get married in a small ceremony. The story ends with Jolly Roger and Nada starting their new life together, with Peter by their side.

CHAPTER XV

Jolly Roger McKay, an outlaw, is on a mission to reunite with his love, Nada, after being separated from her for months. He faces numerous challenges, including a severe storm and the pursuit of the law, led by Sergeant Breault. Despite these obstacles, Jolly Roger perseveres, driven by his determination to find Nada and start a new life with her. Along the way, he encounters various characters, including a mysterious woman named Josephine Tavish, who helps him evade capture. Eventually, Jolly Roger discovers that Nada is alive and reunites with her in a cabin on the Burntwood. With the help of Father John, a missionary, they get married, and Jolly Roger finally finds happiness and a sense of belonging. However, he knows that Breault is still pursuing him, and he must always be cautious to protect himself and Nada.

CHAPTER XVI

Jolly Roger McKay, an outlaw, has been living in the wilderness with his dog Peter. He is being pursued by the Royal Northwest Mounted Police, particularly by Sergeant Breault, a skilled man-hunter. Jolly Roger meets a woman named Josephine Tavish and her father, Superintendent Tavish, who are also being pursued by the police. Jolly Roger helps them escape and they form a bond. However, Breault discovers Jolly Roger's true identity and is determined to capture him. Jolly Roger and Peter escape, but Breault is hot on their trail. Jolly Roger decides to head back to his cabin, where he hopes to find his love, Nada, who he left behind. Along the way, he faces many dangers and challenges, including a devastating forest fire that destroys the landscape and forces him to flee. Jolly Roger eventually finds his cabin, but it has been destroyed by the fire. He then sets out to find Nada, traveling through the burned-out landscape, and eventually comes across a settlement where he meets a young man who tells him that Father John, the Missioner, is alive and has gone to Fort William. Jolly Roger also learns that Nada may have died in the fire, which fills him with despair. However, he continues his search for her, driven by hope and determination. Eventually, he finds Father John, who tells him that Nada is alive and has been living with him. Jolly Roger is overjoyed and reunited with Nada, and they get married in a small ceremony. The story ends with Jolly Roger and Nada starting their new life together, with Peter by their side.

CHAPTER XVII

Jolly Roger McKay, an outlaw, has been living in the wilderness with his dog Peter. He meets a woman named Josephine Tavish and her father, Superintendent Tavish, who are being pursued by the police. Jolly Roger helps them escape and they form a bond. However, Breault, a police officer, discovers Jolly Roger's true identity and is determined to capture him. Jolly Roger and Peter escape, but Breault is hot on their trail. Jolly Roger decides to head back to his cabin, where he hopes to find his love, Nada, who he left behind. Along the way, he faces many dangers and challenges, including a devastating forest fire that destroys the landscape and forces him to flee. Jolly Roger eventually finds his cabin, but it has been destroyed by the fire. He then sets out to find Nada, traveling through the burned-out landscape, and eventually comes across a settlement where he meets a young man who tells him that Father John, the Missioner, is alive and has gone to Fort William. Jolly Roger also learns that Nada may have died in the fire, which fills him with despair. However, he continues his search for her, driven by hope and determination. Eventually, he finds Father John, who tells him that Nada is alive and has been living with him. Jolly Roger is overjoyed and reunited with Nada, and the two get married in a small ceremony. The story ends with Jolly Roger and Nada starting their new life together, with Peter by their side.

CHAPTER XVIII

In this chapter, Jolly Roger McKay, an outlaw, is living in the wilderness with his dog Peter. He meets a woman named Josephine Tavish and her father, Superintendent Tavish, who are being pursued by the police. Jolly Roger helps them escape and they form a bond. However, Breault, a police officer, discovers Jolly Roger's true identity and is determined to capture him. Jolly Roger and Peter escape, but Breault is hot on their trail. Jolly Roger decides to head back to his cabin, where he hopes to find his love, Nada, who he left behind. Along the way, he faces many dangers and challenges, including a devastating forest fire that destroys the landscape. When he finally reaches his cabin, he finds that it has been destroyed by the fire. He then sets out to find Nada, traveling through the burned-out landscape, and eventually comes across a settlement where he meets a young man who tells him that Father John, the Missioner, is alive and has gone to Fort William. Jolly Roger also learns that Nada may have died in the fire, which fills him with despair. However, he continues his search for her, driven by hope and determination. Eventually, he finds Father John, who tells him that Nada is alive and has been living with him. Jolly Roger is overjoyed and reunited with Nada, and the two get married in a small ceremony. The story ends with Jolly Roger and Nada starting their new life together, with Peter by their side.

CHAPTER XIX

In this chapter, Jolly Roger McKay and Nada are living in the wilderness, trying to escape the law. They have a dog named Peter, who is loyal to them. Father John, a missionary, is helping them and has told them that the police, led by Breault, are closing in on them. Jolly Roger and Nada decide to flee, and Father John gives them a canoe and tells them to head south. They make their way through the swamp, while Breault follows them, using a raft made of cedar logs. Peter, who has been separated from Jolly Roger and Nada, follows Breault, who is feeding him and treating him kindly. As they journey on, Breault eventually catches up to Jolly Roger and Nada, and takes them into custody, handcuffing them. However, he then reveals that he has a pardon for Jolly Roger, and releases them from their handcuffs. Overcome with emotion, Nada kisses Breault, who is taken aback and quickly leaves the scene. The chapter ends with Jolly Roger, Nada, and Peter waiting, while Breault disappears into the wilderness.

CHAPTER XX

In this chapter, Jolly Roger McKay and Nada are preparing to flee from the law, with Breault, a Royal Northwest Mounted Police officer, closing in on them. Father John, a missionary, helps them by providing a canoe and advising them to head south. As they escape, Peter, their loyal dog, follows Breault, who is pursuing them. Breault is a skilled and relentless hunter, but he also shows a more human side as he interacts with Peter and later with Nada and Jolly Roger. Eventually, Breault catches up to the couple and takes them into custody, but in a surprising turn of events, he reveals that he has a pardon for Jolly Roger and releases them from their handcuffs. Overcome with emotion, Nada kisses Breault, who is taken aback and quickly leaves the scene. The chapter ends with Jolly Roger, Nada, and Peter waiting, while Breault disappears into the wilderness.

CHAPTER XXI

In this chapter, Father John sends Jolly Roger and Nada away to escape from Breault, who is closing in on them. As they flee, Peter, their loyal dog, follows Breault, who is pursuing them. Breault is a skilled and relentless hunter, but he also shows a more human side as he interacts with Peter. Eventually, Breault catches up to Jolly Roger and Nada, but instead of arresting them, he reveals that he has a pardon for Jolly Roger and releases them from their handcuffs. Overcome with emotion, Nada kisses Breault, who is taken aback and quickly leaves the scene. The chapter ends with Jolly Roger, Nada, and Peter waiting, while Breault disappears into the wilderness.

CHAPTER XXII

In this chapter, Jolly Roger McKay and Nada are preparing to flee from the law, with Breault, a Royal Northwest Mounted Police officer, closing in on them. Father John, a missionary, helps them by providing a canoe and advising them to head south. As they escape, Peter, their loyal dog, follows Breault, who is pursuing them. Breault is a skilled and relentless hunter, but he also shows a more human side as he interacts with Peter. Eventually, Breault catches up to the couple, but instead of arresting them, he reveals that he has a pardon for Jolly Roger and releases them from their handcuffs. Overcome with emotion, Nada kisses Breault, who is taken aback and quickly leaves the scene. The chapter ends with Jolly Roger, Nada, and Peter waiting, while Breault disappears into the wilderness.

CHAPTER XXIII

Jolly Roger McKay and Nada are on the run from the law, with Breault, a Royal Northwest Mounted Police officer, hot on their trail. They have escaped into the wilderness, and Breault is determined to catch them. However, Breault's character is revealed to be more complex than initially thought, and he is shown to have a dry sense of humor and a deep sense of duty. Despite this, he is still a formidable opponent, and Jolly Roger and Nada must use all their skills and cunning to evade him. Meanwhile, Peter, their loyal dog, has been following Breault, and his actions ultimately lead to Breault's capture of the couple. However, in a surprising turn of events, Breault reveals that he has a pardon for Jolly Roger, and releases them from their handcuffs. Overcome with emotion, Nada kisses Breault, who is taken aback and quickly leaves the scene. The story ends with Jolly Roger, Nada, and Peter waiting, while Breault disappears into the wilderness.