# Alfred Densmore — Cogewea, the Half-Blood character guide > Alfred Densmore in Cogewea, the Half-Blood by Mourning Dove. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Densmore, Sandbar Densmore **First appearance:** 0006-iv-cogewea-hires-the-tenderfoot ## Who they are A polished Eastern lawyer whose honeyed letters and calculated charm mask an appetite for land, and whose presence unsettles the ranch. ## Relationships ### [Cogewea](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cogewea_the_half_blood_se/characters/cogewea) _romantic_ Alfred Densmore is a suitor to Cogewea, but his interest is manipulative and self-serving, creating romantic tension. ### [LaGrinder](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cogewea_the_half_blood_se/characters/lagrinder) _rivalry_ Alfred Densmore is in conflict with LaGrinder, who sees through his deceptive intentions toward her granddaughter. ### [The Easterner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cogewea_the_half_blood_se/characters/the_easterner) _rivalry_ Alfred Densmore sees The Easterner as a rival for Cogewea's affection and tries to undermine him. ### [Cogewea](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cogewea_the_half_blood_se/characters/cogewea) _romantic_ Alfred Densmore is a suitor to Cogewea, but his interest is manipulative and self-serving, creating romantic tension. ### [Cogewea](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cogewea_the_half_blood_se/characters/cogewea) _romantic_ Alfred Densmore is a suitor to Cogewea, but his interest is manipulative and self-serving, creating romantic tension. ### [LaGrinder](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cogewea_the_half_blood_se/characters/lagrinder) _rivalry_ Alfred Densmore is in conflict with LaGrinder, who sees through his deceptive intentions toward her granddaughter. ### [The Easterner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cogewea_the_half_blood_se/characters/the_easterner) _rivalry_ Alfred Densmore sees The Easterner as a rival for Cogewea's affection and tries to undermine him. ## In the story ### [Cogewea, the Half-Blood](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cogewea_the_half_blood_se/chapters/cogewea-the-half-blood) Appears as a potential suitor, foreshadowing conflict. ### [IV: Cogewea Hires the Tenderfoot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cogewea_the_half_blood_se/chapters/iv-cogewea-hires-the-tenderfoot) A stranger from the East, seeking employment, later hired by Cogewea. ### [V: The Tenderfoot's Bronco Riding](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cogewea_the_half_blood_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cogewea_the_half_blood_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cogewea_the_half_blood_se/chapters/ix-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'](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cogewea_the_half_blood_se/chapters/x-lo-the-poor-breed) Attempts to engage Cogewea, dismisses her anger, and later feels threatened by Jim's hostility. ### [At the Teepee Fireside](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cogewea_the_half_blood_se/chapters/xi-at-the-teepee-fireside) Visits the teepee, discusses marriage customs, and is dismissed by Stemteemä. ### [XII: On Buffalo Butte](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cogewea_the_half_blood_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cogewea_the_half_blood_se/chapters/xiii-a-visit-to-stemteem-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cogewea_the_half_blood_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cogewea_the_half_blood_se/chapters/xvi-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cogewea_the_half_blood_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cogewea_the_half_blood_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cogewea_the_half_blood_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cogewea_the_half_blood_se/chapters/xxii-back-to-the-ranch) Frustrated by his lack of progress with Cogewea and the grandmother's resistance, he considers changing tactics. ### [The Basket Social](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cogewea_the_half_blood_se/chapters/xxiii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cogewea_the_half_blood_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cogewea_the_half_blood_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cogewea_the_half_blood_se/chapters/xxvi-stemteem-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cogewea_the_half_blood_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cogewea_the_half_blood_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cogewea_the_half_blood_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cogewea_the_half_blood_se/chapters/xxxi-a-voice-from-the-buffalo-skull) Referenced as the false Shoyahpee; Cogewea pities his weakness but detests his duplicity. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cogewea_the_half_blood_se/characters/alfred_densmore - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cogewea_the_half_blood_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cogewea_the_half_blood_se/characters