Chapter V

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading In a country where all men went armed, recourse to fire arms was frequent, and these feuds sometimes led to active warfare between the adherents of each party to the great discomfort of the citizens among whom such a miniature war was staged.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading In a country where all men went armed, recourse to fire arms was frequent, and these feuds sometimes led to active warfare between the adherents of each party to the great discomfort of the citizens among whom such a miniature war was staged.

any specific behavior

From this reading THE MASON COUNTY WAR Soon after our return from our first brush with Indians we were introduced to yet another phase of ranger activity--the quieting of feuds, for not only were the rangers employed in protecting the frontiers against the Indians, but they were also frequently called upon to preserve law and order within the towns and cities of the state.

plural of “adherent” — someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another

From this reading In a country where all men went armed, recourse to fire arms was frequent, and these feuds sometimes led to active warfare between the adherents of each party to the great discomfort of the citizens among whom such a miniature war was staged.

-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

From this reading Mason and the adjoining county, Gillespie, had been settled by Germans in the early history of the state.

acquired as your own by free choice

From this reading These settlers were quiet, peaceful and made most excellent citizens, loyal to their adopted country and government when undisturbed.

later than; following

From this reading THE MASON COUNTY WAR Soon after our return from our first brush with Indians we were introduced to yet another phase of ranger activity--the quieting of feuds, for not only were the rangers employed in protecting the frontiers against the Indians, but they were also frequently called upon to preserve law and order within the towns and cities of the state.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading THE MASON COUNTY WAR Soon after our return from our first brush with Indians we were introduced to yet another phase of ranger activity--the quieting of feuds, for not only were the rangers employed in protecting the frontiers against the Indians, but they were also frequently called upon to preserve law and order within the towns and cities of the state.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading In a country where all men went armed, recourse to fire arms was frequent, and these feuds sometimes led to active warfare between the adherents of each party to the great discomfort of the citizens among whom such a miniature war was staged.

in addition

From this reading THE MASON COUNTY WAR Soon after our return from our first brush with Indians we were introduced to yet another phase of ranger activity--the quieting of feuds, for not only were the rangers employed in protecting the frontiers against the Indians, but they were also frequently called upon to preserve law and order within the towns and cities of the state.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading In a country where all men went armed, recourse to fire arms was frequent, and these feuds sometimes led to active warfare between the adherents of each party to the great discomfort of the citizens among whom such a miniature war was staged.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE MASON COUNTY WAR Soon after our return from our first brush with Indians we were introduced to yet another phase of ranger activity--the quieting of feuds, for not only were the rangers employed in protecting the frontiers against the Indians, but they were also frequently called upon to preserve law and order within the towns and cities of the state.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading THE MASON COUNTY WAR Soon after our return from our first brush with Indians we were introduced to yet another phase of ranger activity--the quieting of feuds, for not only were the rangers employed in protecting the frontiers against the Indians, but they were also frequently called upon to preserve law and order within the towns and cities of the state.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading In a country where all men went armed, recourse to fire arms was frequent, and these feuds sometimes led to active warfare between the adherents of each party to the great discomfort of the citizens among whom such a miniature war was staged.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading In a country where all men went armed, recourse to fire arms was frequent, and these feuds sometimes led to active warfare between the adherents of each party to the great discomfort of the citizens among whom such a miniature war was staged.

aroused to action

From this reading In those early days men's passions were high and easily aroused.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Mason and the adjoining county, Gillespie, had been settled by Germans in the early history of the state.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading In a country where all men went armed, recourse to fire arms was frequent, and these feuds sometimes led to active warfare between the adherents of each party to the great discomfort of the citizens among whom such a miniature war was staged.

rub with a brush, or as if with a brush

From this reading THE MASON COUNTY WAR Soon after our return from our first brush with Indians we were introduced to yet another phase of ranger activity--the quieting of feuds, for not only were the rangers employed in protecting the frontiers against the Indians, but they were also frequently called upon to preserve law and order within the towns and cities of the state.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE MASON COUNTY WAR Soon after our return from our first brush with Indians we were introduced to yet another phase of ranger activity--the quieting of feuds, for not only were the rangers employed in protecting the frontiers against the Indians, but they were also frequently called upon to preserve law and order within the towns and cities of the state.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mason and the adjoining county, Gillespie, had been settled by Germans in the early history of the state.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading THE MASON COUNTY WAR Soon after our return from our first brush with Indians we were introduced to yet another phase of ranger activity--the quieting of feuds, for not only were the rangers employed in protecting the frontiers against the Indians, but they were also frequently called upon to preserve law and order within the towns and cities of the state.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading THE MASON COUNTY WAR Soon after our return from our first brush with Indians we were introduced to yet another phase of ranger activity--the quieting of feuds, for not only were the rangers employed in protecting the frontiers against the Indians, but they were also frequently called upon to preserve law and order within the towns and cities of the state.

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading In a country where all men went armed, recourse to fire arms was frequent, and these feuds sometimes led to active warfare between the adherents of each party to the great discomfort of the citizens among whom such a miniature war was staged.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading In a country where all men went armed, recourse to fire arms was frequent, and these feuds sometimes led to active warfare between the adherents of each party to the great discomfort of the citizens among whom such a miniature war was staged.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading THE MASON COUNTY WAR Soon after our return from our first brush with Indians we were introduced to yet another phase of ranger activity--the quieting of feuds, for not only were the rangers employed in protecting the frontiers against the Indians, but they were also frequently called upon to preserve law and order within the towns and cities of the state.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In those early days men's passions were high and easily aroused.

the state of being tense and feeling pain

From this reading In a country where all men went armed, recourse to fire arms was frequent, and these feuds sometimes led to active warfare between the adherents of each party to the great discomfort of the citizens among whom such a miniature war was staged.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading In a country where all men went armed, recourse to fire arms was frequent, and these feuds sometimes led to active warfare between the adherents of each party to the great discomfort of the citizens among whom such a miniature war was staged.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading In those early days men's passions were high and easily aroused.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading In those early days men's passions were high and easily aroused.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading THE MASON COUNTY WAR Soon after our return from our first brush with Indians we were introduced to yet another phase of ranger activity--the quieting of feuds, for not only were the rangers employed in protecting the frontiers against the Indians, but they were also frequently called upon to preserve law and order within the towns and cities of the state.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading These settlers were quiet, peaceful and made most excellent citizens, loyal to their adopted country and government when undisturbed.

plural of “feud” — a bitter quarrel between two parties

From this reading THE MASON COUNTY WAR Soon after our return from our first brush with Indians we were introduced to yet another phase of ranger activity--the quieting of feuds, for not only were the rangers employed in protecting the frontiers against the Indians, but they were also frequently called upon to preserve law and order within the towns and cities of the state.

start firing a weapon

From this reading In a country where all men went armed, recourse to fire arms was frequent, and these feuds sometimes led to active warfare between the adherents of each party to the great discomfort of the citizens among whom such a miniature war was staged.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE MASON COUNTY WAR Soon after our return from our first brush with Indians we were introduced to yet another phase of ranger activity--the quieting of feuds, for not only were the rangers employed in protecting the frontiers against the Indians, but they were also frequently called upon to preserve law and order within the towns and cities of the state.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE MASON COUNTY WAR Soon after our return from our first brush with Indians we were introduced to yet another phase of ranger activity--the quieting of feuds, for not only were the rangers employed in protecting the frontiers against the Indians, but they were also frequently called upon to preserve law and order within the towns and cities of the state.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading In a country where all men went armed, recourse to fire arms was frequent, and these feuds sometimes led to active warfare between the adherents of each party to the great discomfort of the citizens among whom such a miniature war was staged.

many times at short intervals

From this reading THE MASON COUNTY WAR Soon after our return from our first brush with Indians we were introduced to yet another phase of ranger activity--the quieting of feuds, for not only were the rangers employed in protecting the frontiers against the Indians, but they were also frequently called upon to preserve law and order within the towns and cities of the state.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE MASON COUNTY WAR Soon after our return from our first brush with Indians we were introduced to yet another phase of ranger activity--the quieting of feuds, for not only were the rangers employed in protecting the frontiers against the Indians, but they were also frequently called upon to preserve law and order within the towns and cities of the state.

plural of “frontier” — a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country

From this reading THE MASON COUNTY WAR Soon after our return from our first brush with Indians we were introduced to yet another phase of ranger activity--the quieting of feuds, for not only were the rangers employed in protecting the frontiers against the Indians, but they were also frequently called upon to preserve law and order within the towns and cities of the state.

plural of “german” — a person of German nationality

From this reading Mason and the adjoining county, Gillespie, had been settled by Germans in the early history of the state.

United States jazz trumpeter and exponent of bebop (1917-1993)

From this reading Mason and the adjoining county, Gillespie, had been settled by Germans in the early history of the state.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading These settlers were quiet, peaceful and made most excellent citizens, loyal to their adopted country and government when undisturbed.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading In a country where all men went armed, recourse to fire arms was frequent, and these feuds sometimes led to active warfare between the adherents of each party to the great discomfort of the citizens among whom such a miniature war was staged.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Mason and the adjoining county, Gillespie, had been settled by Germans in the early history of the state.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading In those early days men's passions were high and easily aroused.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Mason and the adjoining county, Gillespie, had been settled by Germans in the early history of the state.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE MASON COUNTY WAR Soon after our return from our first brush with Indians we were introduced to yet another phase of ranger activity--the quieting of feuds, for not only were the rangers employed in protecting the frontiers against the Indians, but they were also frequently called upon to preserve law and order within the towns and cities of the state.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading THE MASON COUNTY WAR Soon after our return from our first brush with Indians we were introduced to yet another phase of ranger activity--the quieting of feuds, for not only were the rangers employed in protecting the frontiers against the Indians, but they were also frequently called upon to preserve law and order within the towns and cities of the state.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading THE MASON COUNTY WAR Soon after our return from our first brush with Indians we were introduced to yet another phase of ranger activity--the quieting of feuds, for not only were the rangers employed in protecting the frontiers against the Indians, but they were also frequently called upon to preserve law and order within the towns and cities of the state.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading THE MASON COUNTY WAR Soon after our return from our first brush with Indians we were introduced to yet another phase of ranger activity--the quieting of feuds, for not only were the rangers employed in protecting the frontiers against the Indians, but they were also frequently called upon to preserve law and order within the towns and cities of the state.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading In a country where all men went armed, recourse to fire arms was frequent, and these feuds sometimes led to active warfare between the adherents of each party to the great discomfort of the citizens among whom such a miniature war was staged.

steadfast in allegiance or duty

From this reading These settlers were quiet, peaceful and made most excellent citizens, loyal to their adopted country and government when undisturbed.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading These settlers were quiet, peaceful and made most excellent citizens, loyal to their adopted country and government when undisturbed.

American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)

From this reading THE MASON COUNTY WAR Soon after our return from our first brush with Indians we were introduced to yet another phase of ranger activity--the quieting of feuds, for not only were the rangers employed in protecting the frontiers against the Indians, but they were also frequently called upon to preserve law and order within the towns and cities of the state.

the force of workers available

From this reading In a country where all men went armed, recourse to fire arms was frequent, and these feuds sometimes led to active warfare between the adherents of each party to the great discomfort of the citizens among whom such a miniature war was staged.

a public toilet for men

From this reading In those early days men's passions were high and easily aroused.

painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)

From this reading In a country where all men went armed, recourse to fire arms was frequent, and these feuds sometimes led to active warfare between the adherents of each party to the great discomfort of the citizens among whom such a miniature war was staged.

used to form the superlative

From this reading These settlers were quiet, peaceful and made most excellent citizens, loyal to their adopted country and government when undisturbed.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE MASON COUNTY WAR Soon after our return from our first brush with Indians we were introduced to yet another phase of ranger activity--the quieting of feuds, for not only were the rangers employed in protecting the frontiers against the Indians, but they were also frequently called upon to preserve law and order within the towns and cities of the state.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MASON COUNTY WAR Soon after our return from our first brush with Indians we were introduced to yet another phase of ranger activity--the quieting of feuds, for not only were the rangers employed in protecting the frontiers against the Indians, but they were also frequently called upon to preserve law and order within the towns and cities of the state.

and nothing more

From this reading THE MASON COUNTY WAR Soon after our return from our first brush with Indians we were introduced to yet another phase of ranger activity--the quieting of feuds, for not only were the rangers employed in protecting the frontiers against the Indians, but they were also frequently called upon to preserve law and order within the towns and cities of the state.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading THE MASON COUNTY WAR Soon after our return from our first brush with Indians we were introduced to yet another phase of ranger activity--the quieting of feuds, for not only were the rangers employed in protecting the frontiers against the Indians, but they were also frequently called upon to preserve law and order within the towns and cities of the state.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THE MASON COUNTY WAR Soon after our return from our first brush with Indians we were introduced to yet another phase of ranger activity--the quieting of feuds, for not only were the rangers employed in protecting the frontiers against the Indians, but they were also frequently called upon to preserve law and order within the towns and cities of the state.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading In a country where all men went armed, recourse to fire arms was frequent, and these feuds sometimes led to active warfare between the adherents of each party to the great discomfort of the citizens among whom such a miniature war was staged.

plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading In those early days men's passions were high and easily aroused.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading These settlers were quiet, peaceful and made most excellent citizens, loyal to their adopted country and government when undisturbed.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading THE MASON COUNTY WAR Soon after our return from our first brush with Indians we were introduced to yet another phase of ranger activity--the quieting of feuds, for not only were the rangers employed in protecting the frontiers against the Indians, but they were also frequently called upon to preserve law and order within the towns and cities of the state.

keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

From this reading THE MASON COUNTY WAR Soon after our return from our first brush with Indians we were introduced to yet another phase of ranger activity--the quieting of feuds, for not only were the rangers employed in protecting the frontiers against the Indians, but they were also frequently called upon to preserve law and order within the towns and cities of the state.

shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort

From this reading THE MASON COUNTY WAR Soon after our return from our first brush with Indians we were introduced to yet another phase of ranger activity--the quieting of feuds, for not only were the rangers employed in protecting the frontiers against the Indians, but they were also frequently called upon to preserve law and order within the towns and cities of the state.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading These settlers were quiet, peaceful and made most excellent citizens, loyal to their adopted country and government when undisturbed.

-ing form of “quiet” — become quiet or quieter

From this reading THE MASON COUNTY WAR Soon after our return from our first brush with Indians we were introduced to yet another phase of ranger activity--the quieting of feuds, for not only were the rangers employed in protecting the frontiers against the Indians, but they were also frequently called upon to preserve law and order within the towns and cities of the state.

a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier

From this reading THE MASON COUNTY WAR Soon after our return from our first brush with Indians we were introduced to yet another phase of ranger activity--the quieting of feuds, for not only were the rangers employed in protecting the frontiers against the Indians, but they were also frequently called upon to preserve law and order within the towns and cities of the state.

plural of “ranger” — a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier

From this reading THE MASON COUNTY WAR Soon after our return from our first brush with Indians we were introduced to yet another phase of ranger activity--the quieting of feuds, for not only were the rangers employed in protecting the frontiers against the Indians, but they were also frequently called upon to preserve law and order within the towns and cities of the state.

act of turning to for assistance

From this reading In a country where all men went armed, recourse to fire arms was frequent, and these feuds sometimes led to active warfare between the adherents of each party to the great discomfort of the citizens among whom such a miniature war was staged.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading THE MASON COUNTY WAR Soon after our return from our first brush with Indians we were introduced to yet another phase of ranger activity--the quieting of feuds, for not only were the rangers employed in protecting the frontiers against the Indians, but they were also frequently called upon to preserve law and order within the towns and cities of the state.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading Mason and the adjoining county, Gillespie, had been settled by Germans in the early history of the state.

plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading These settlers were quiet, peaceful and made most excellent citizens, loyal to their adopted country and government when undisturbed.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading In a country where all men went armed, recourse to fire arms was frequent, and these feuds sometimes led to active warfare between the adherents of each party to the great discomfort of the citizens among whom such a miniature war was staged.

in the near future

From this reading THE MASON COUNTY WAR Soon after our return from our first brush with Indians we were introduced to yet another phase of ranger activity--the quieting of feuds, for not only were the rangers employed in protecting the frontiers against the Indians, but they were also frequently called upon to preserve law and order within the towns and cities of the state.

written for or performed on the stage

From this reading In a country where all men went armed, recourse to fire arms was frequent, and these feuds sometimes led to active warfare between the adherents of each party to the great discomfort of the citizens among whom such a miniature war was staged.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading THE MASON COUNTY WAR Soon after our return from our first brush with Indians we were introduced to yet another phase of ranger activity--the quieting of feuds, for not only were the rangers employed in protecting the frontiers against the Indians, but they were also frequently called upon to preserve law and order within the towns and cities of the state.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading In a country where all men went armed, recourse to fire arms was frequent, and these feuds sometimes led to active warfare between the adherents of each party to the great discomfort of the citizens among whom such a miniature war was staged.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE MASON COUNTY WAR Soon after our return from our first brush with Indians we were introduced to yet another phase of ranger activity--the quieting of feuds, for not only were the rangers employed in protecting the frontiers against the Indians, but they were also frequently called upon to preserve law and order within the towns and cities of the state.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading These settlers were quiet, peaceful and made most excellent citizens, loyal to their adopted country and government when undisturbed.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading In a country where all men went armed, recourse to fire arms was frequent, and these feuds sometimes led to active warfare between the adherents of each party to the great discomfort of the citizens among whom such a miniature war was staged.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE MASON COUNTY WAR Soon after our return from our first brush with Indians we were introduced to yet another phase of ranger activity--the quieting of feuds, for not only were the rangers employed in protecting the frontiers against the Indians, but they were also frequently called upon to preserve law and order within the towns and cities of the state.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading In those early days men's passions were high and easily aroused.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE MASON COUNTY WAR Soon after our return from our first brush with Indians we were introduced to yet another phase of ranger activity--the quieting of feuds, for not only were the rangers employed in protecting the frontiers against the Indians, but they were also frequently called upon to preserve law and order within the towns and cities of the state.

plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading THE MASON COUNTY WAR Soon after our return from our first brush with Indians we were introduced to yet another phase of ranger activity--the quieting of feuds, for not only were the rangers employed in protecting the frontiers against the Indians, but they were also frequently called upon to preserve law and order within the towns and cities of the state.

untroubled by interference or disturbance

From this reading These settlers were quiet, peaceful and made most excellent citizens, loyal to their adopted country and government when undisturbed.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading THE MASON COUNTY WAR Soon after our return from our first brush with Indians we were introduced to yet another phase of ranger activity--the quieting of feuds, for not only were the rangers employed in protecting the frontiers against the Indians, but they were also frequently called upon to preserve law and order within the towns and cities of the state.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading THE MASON COUNTY WAR Soon after our return from our first brush with Indians we were introduced to yet another phase of ranger activity--the quieting of feuds, for not only were the rangers employed in protecting the frontiers against the Indians, but they were also frequently called upon to preserve law and order within the towns and cities of the state.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading In a country where all men went armed, recourse to fire arms was frequent, and these feuds sometimes led to active warfare between the adherents of each party to the great discomfort of the citizens among whom such a miniature war was staged.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading In a country where all men went armed, recourse to fire arms was frequent, and these feuds sometimes led to active warfare between the adherents of each party to the great discomfort of the citizens among whom such a miniature war was staged.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE MASON COUNTY WAR Soon after our return from our first brush with Indians we were introduced to yet another phase of ranger activity--the quieting of feuds, for not only were the rangers employed in protecting the frontiers against the Indians, but they were also frequently called upon to preserve law and order within the towns and cities of the state.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading In a country where all men went armed, recourse to fire arms was frequent, and these feuds sometimes led to active warfare between the adherents of each party to the great discomfort of the citizens among whom such a miniature war was staged.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading THE MASON COUNTY WAR Soon after our return from our first brush with Indians we were introduced to yet another phase of ranger activity--the quieting of feuds, for not only were the rangers employed in protecting the frontiers against the Indians, but they were also frequently called upon to preserve law and order within the towns and cities of the state.

at the time that

From this reading These settlers were quiet, peaceful and made most excellent citizens, loyal to their adopted country and government when undisturbed.

in or at the place that

From this reading In a country where all men went armed, recourse to fire arms was frequent, and these feuds sometimes led to active warfare between the adherents of each party to the great discomfort of the citizens among whom such a miniature war was staged.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In a country where all men went armed, recourse to fire arms was frequent, and these feuds sometimes led to active warfare between the adherents of each party to the great discomfort of the citizens among whom such a miniature war was staged.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE MASON COUNTY WAR Soon after our return from our first brush with Indians we were introduced to yet another phase of ranger activity--the quieting of feuds, for not only were the rangers employed in protecting the frontiers against the Indians, but they were also frequently called upon to preserve law and order within the towns and cities of the state.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading THE MASON COUNTY WAR Soon after our return from our first brush with Indians we were introduced to yet another phase of ranger activity--the quieting of feuds, for not only were the rangers employed in protecting the frontiers against the Indians, but they were also frequently called upon to preserve law and order within the towns and cities of the state.

but in spite of that

From this reading THE MASON COUNTY WAR Soon after our return from our first brush with Indians we were introduced to yet another phase of ranger activity--the quieting of feuds, for not only were the rangers employed in protecting the frontiers against the Indians, but they were also frequently called upon to preserve law and order within the towns and cities of the state.