Alfred Densmore

Cogewea

Alfred Densmore is a suitor to Cogewea, but his interest is manipulative and self-serving, creating romantic tension.

LaGrinder

Alfred Densmore is in conflict with LaGrinder, who sees through his deceptive intentions toward her granddaughter.

The Easterner

Alfred Densmore sees The Easterner as a rival for Cogewea's affection and tries to undermine him.

Cogewea

Alfred Densmore is a suitor to Cogewea, but his interest is manipulative and self-serving, creating romantic tension.

Cogewea

Alfred Densmore is a suitor to Cogewea, but his interest is manipulative and self-serving, creating romantic tension.

LaGrinder

Alfred Densmore is in conflict with LaGrinder, who sees through his deceptive intentions toward her granddaughter.

The Easterner

Alfred Densmore sees The Easterner as a rival for Cogewea's affection and tries to undermine him.

Cogewea, the Half-Blood

Appears as a potential suitor, foreshadowing conflict.

IV: Cogewea Hires the Tenderfoot

A stranger from the East, seeking employment, later hired by Cogewea.

V: The Tenderfoot's Bronco Riding

The tenderfoot who is hired to break broncos. He is unfamiliar with ranch life and is seriously injured when he is thrown from the outlaw horse Croppy.

VI: The Fourth of July

Lying on a couch, too shaken to attend the celebration. Cogewea gives him instructions for caring for his wounds before leaving.

Under the Whispering Pines

Struggles with his feelings for Cogewea, dismissing her as a 'squaw' and plotting to use her for wealth.

X: Lo! The Poor 'Breed'

Attempts to engage Cogewea, dismisses her anger, and later feels threatened by Jim's hostility.

At the Teepee Fireside

Visits the teepee, discusses marriage customs, and is dismissed by Stemteemä.

XII: On Buffalo Butte

Densmore is mentioned as the object of Cogewea's affection and Jim's jealousy. He is seen returning from an unsuccessful fishing trip at the end of the chapter.

XIII: A Visit to Stemteemä’s Teepee

Seeks to ingratiate himself with Cogewea and her grandmother by requesting a story. He remains critical of Jim, accusing him of trying to get him killed.

XV: The Superior Race

Attempts to court Cogewea by proposing a tribal marriage ceremony, while dismissing her arguments about racial injustice.

On the Old Buffalo Grounds

Accompanies Cogewea, tries to persuade her to accept his views and proposes marriage, but is rebuffed.

XVII: Frenchy—Toy of the Cowboys

Left in charge of the ranch during the roundup; plots to win Cogewea and her grandmother's favor, but underestimates the Indian character.

XVIII: Swa-lah-kin

Attempts to win over Cogewea and Stemteemä; lies about his mother and tears up a letter; his actions trigger the storm.

XIX: The Story of Green-blanket Feet

The Shoyahpee that Stemteemä warns Cogewea against, comparing him to the man in the story.

Back to the Ranch

Frustrated by his lack of progress with Cogewea and the grandmother's resistance, he considers changing tactics.

The Basket Social

Densmore is present at the social, sitting with Cogewea and sharing her basket, which is part of Cogewea's plan to deceive Jim.

XXIV: The Second Coming of the Shoyahpee

The 'Shoyahpee' whom the Stemteemä distrusts, believing he will cast Cogewea aside for a white woman.

XXV: Voice of the Autumn Leaves

Proposes to Cogewea and secures her agreement, while hiding his true motives and the letter from his fiancée.

XXVI: Stemteemä Consults the Sweat House

Meets with Cogewea, urging a clandestine union, but she insists on seeking her grandmother's consent.

XXVII: The Forked Tongue of the Shoyahpee

Attempts to persuade Cogewea to elope, but is humiliated by the grandmother's rejection and vows revenge.

XXVIII: The Sentinel at the Rock

Reveals his true nature when he learns Cogewea is not wealthy. He robs her, binds her to a tree, and flees.

XXX: The Cost of Knowing

The antagonist who stole Cogewea's money and left her bound. He is out of reach, having fled toward Ravalli.

XXXI: A Voice from the Buffalo Skull

Referenced as the false Shoyahpee; Cogewea pities his weakness but detests his duplicity.