# The Indian — Shepherds of the Wild character guide

> The Indian in Shepherds of the Wild by Edison Marshall.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Abruptly the Indian

**First appearance:** 0016-xvii

## Who they are

A native character appearing briefly in the story.

## Relationships

### [Hugh Gaylord](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/characters/hugh_gaylord)

_professional_

Hugh and The Indian have a working relationship, with The Indian often guiding or assisting Hugh in the wilderness.

### [Pete](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/characters/pete)

_professional_

Pete and The Indian work together as shepherds or guides, with a practical and respectful dynamic.

### [Hugh Gaylord](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/characters/hugh_gaylord)

_professional_

Hugh and The Indian have a working relationship, with The Indian often guiding or assisting Hugh in the wilderness.

### [Hugh Gaylord](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/characters/hugh_gaylord)

_professional_

Hugh and The Indian have a working relationship, with The Indian often guiding or assisting Hugh in the wilderness.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/chapters/i)

Not explicitly named but implied as one of the two men at the spring; the chapter mentions 'the man' who cries out about the elk and another who responds.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/chapters/iv)

Referred to as Pete; identifies the dog's wound and the herder's murder with blunt certainty.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/chapters/v)

Referred to as Pete; he is the guide who interprets the murder and the wilderness for Hugh.

## Links

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