# Alice Crowson — Shepherds of the Wild character guide > Alice Crowson in Shepherds of the Wild by Edison Marshall. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Alice, Crowson, old Crowson **First appearance:** 0003-iv ## Snapshot Ezra Crowson's daughter, a mountain girl as clean and unspoiled as the flowers around her, who camps beside the flocks with a pistol always within reach. ## Who they are Alice rides between her father's distant ranch and the high summer range, bringing supplies and news to the herders while carrying the weight of a family gamble that could ruin them. She is practical, unafraid, and direct, treating Hugh as an equal from their first firelit conversation. Her courage and self-reliance draw Hugh's love, but the danger closing around the flock means her safety and her family's future rest on the same desperate defense. ## Relationships ### [Hugh Gaylord](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/characters/hugh_gaylord) _romantic_ Alice and Hugh share a deep romantic bond, with Alice often acting as a grounding influence on Hugh's adventurous spirit. ### [Landy Fargo](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/characters/landy_fargo) _social_ Alice and Landy are acquaintances within the shepherd community, sharing a cordial but not deeply personal connection. ### [Spot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/characters/spot) _friendship_ Alice has a fond and gentle relationship with Spot, the dog, often caring for or interacting with him. ### [Manitou](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/characters/manitou) _friendship_ Alice shares a warm bond with Manitou, treating him as a beloved pet and protector. ### [Hugh Gaylord](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/characters/hugh_gaylord) _romantic_ Alice and Hugh share a deep romantic bond, with Alice often acting as a grounding influence on Hugh's adventurous spirit. ### [Hugh Gaylord](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/characters/hugh_gaylord) _romantic_ Alice and Hugh share a deep romantic bond, with Alice often acting as a grounding influence on Hugh's adventurous spirit. ### [Landy Fargo](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/characters/landy_fargo) _social_ Alice and Landy are acquaintances within the shepherd community, sharing a cordial but not deeply personal connection. ### [Manitou](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/characters/manitou) _friendship_ Alice shares a warm bond with Manitou, treating him as a beloved pet and protector. ### [Manitou](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/characters/manitou) _friendship_ Alice shares a warm bond with Manitou, treating him as a beloved pet and protector. ## In the story ### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/chapters/xi) Revealed as the camp-tender; negotiates Hugh's wage and honestly warns him of the cattlemen's threat. ### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/chapters/xii) Explains the conflict with the cattlemen, the murder of Dan, and the stakes of their struggle. ### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/chapters/xiii) Expected to discover the murder and flock destruction in three days. ### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/chapters/xv) Alice struggles with her feelings for Hugh while navigating the forest, feeling both secure and conflicted. She is pursued by a mysterious pack and fights to reach the safety of the campfire. ### [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/chapters/xvi) In danger while searching for lost sheep; her distant pistol shot alerts Hugh to the attack by Fargo's dog pack. ### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/chapters/xvii) Attacked by Fargo's dog pack while guarding her sheep; fires her pistol until out of ammunition, then is rescued by Hugh. ### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/chapters/xviii) Praises Hugh's herding skills and acknowledges his contributions. ### [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/chapters/xix) Provides companionship and practical help; her ideals and spontaneity captivate Hugh. ### [Dreams of the Lost Land](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/chapters/xx) Crowson observes Spot's unusual size and coloring, sparing him from castration to see what kind of ram he will become. ### [XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/chapters/xxii) Shares Hugh's optimism about their safety and the success of the sheep venture, unaware of Fargo's plot. ### [XXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/chapters/xxiv) Remains calm and leads the effort to drive the sheep; retrieves horses and shares food with Hugh and Shep. ### [XXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/chapters/xxv) Pleads with Hugh to flee, but ultimately understands and accepts his resolve. Confesses her love for him and rides for help. ### [XXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/chapters/xxvi) Riding toward the Dark Canyon pass for help, she is ambushed by José, her horse shot, and she is tied to a tree after being knocked unconscious. ### [XXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/chapters/xxviii) Alice awakens tied up in the path of a forest fire, confronts José Mertos with defiance, and is rescued by Shep's attack. ### [XXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/chapters/xxix) Alice is tied to a tree, awaiting death from the fire, praying for a swift end, and is rescued by Hugh. ### [The Final Hour](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/chapters/xxx) Bravely asks Hugh to shoot her before the fire reaches them, showing her trust and love. ### [XXXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/chapters/xxxi) Survives the fire with Hugh, reaffirms her commitment to the shepherd life, and accepts Hugh's love. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/characters/alice_crowson - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/characters