A Cowboy Elopement (1908)
In the wild and desolate Western country a cowboy is walking along with his sweetheart, the daughter of a wealthy ranch-man. They proceed direct to her home where we find the father reading as the lovers enter. The purpose of the visit is made known when the young man asks for the daughter's hand in marriage. The parent refuses - our hero takes leave as a villainous but prosperous looking rancher enters. The newcomer speaks to the father pointing toward the daughter. She is called over, presented to the villain. His actions and appearance do not meet with her approval and she leaves the room. The old gentleman bids the rancher follow his child. He goes out, finally meets the young lady, to whom he proposes, his suit is vehemently rejected. As he endeavors to embrace the girl her sweetheart opportunely appears, knocks the villain down and disarms him. Leaving the lovers in fond embrace the rancher returns to the house and relates his adventure to the father. Both return and and the pair making love. Our hero is ordered away while the girl is taken home; the villain following. (Before departure the girl whispers to her lover, who nods in a pleased manner). Outside the house the villain and the father engage in earnest conversation; the girl is sent indoors. Meanwhile our hero secures a horse for himself and his lady love and is seen riding in the direction of the ranch. The girl is waiting and no time is lost in getting away. The angry father and his companion give pursuit as quickly as possible. The scene now changes to a parson's cabin ; the eloping couple ride up and make known their mission. The preacher sends the couple inside. As the father and villain ride up and try to force their way inside the reverend draws his pistol and makes the two men throw up their hands. Their weapons are taken from them. The lovers are called out, kneel before the minister, who holds the pistol in one hand and the Bible in the other and makes them man and wife. After the ceremony the daughter pleads with her father; after much coaxing he relents and forgives them, embraces his child, takes his son-in-law's hand, while the villain slinks away.
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