Riders of the Purple Sage · Character

Ring

One of Jane's white horses, often paired with Whitie for riding.

minor

Also known as Whitie, Ring or Whitie, Ring and Whitie

First appearance: ii cottonwoods

Ring shows up with force in IV: Deception Pass. The page is where that presence becomes real.

One of Venters' dogs; accompanies him on the journey.

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Jane Withersteen reaches her emotional and psychological peak here by transforming from a woman paralyzed by d…

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IV: Deception Pass
One of Venters' dogs; accompanies him on the journey.
IV: Deception Pass
One of Venters' dogs; accompanies him on the journey.
The Masked Rider
Venters's dog, left to guard the camp and later whines near the wounded girl.
Surprise Valley
Ring accompanies Venters during his journey to the cave, helping to locate the horses and providing companionship.
Surprise Valley
Whitie stays with Venters and the dogs during the trek to the cave, assisting in the search for the horses.
Silver Spruce and Aspens
One of Venters's dogs, carries a blanket and later guards the camp.
Silver Spruce and Aspens
Venters's other dog, carries an extra lasso and a rabbit, later chews on the rabbit.
X: Love
Accompanies Venters on his exploration of the valley, showing eagerness to chase wild animals.
XIII: Solitude and Storm
One of the dogs that accompanies Venters and Bess during their wanderings and huddles close during the storm.
XIII: Solitude and Storm
The other dog that roams with the pair and seeks shelter near them as the storm intensifies.

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