John Marsh, a backwoodsman hunter, has lived in the forests of Hazzard County all his life and as a consequence he has come to believe the land he lives on is his own. The Union Lumber Company, however, acquire legal title to thousands of ...See moreJohn Marsh, a backwoodsman hunter, has lived in the forests of Hazzard County all his life and as a consequence he has come to believe the land he lives on is his own. The Union Lumber Company, however, acquire legal title to thousands of acres in the vicinity, including the patch on which stands the cabin of John Marsh. Notice is given to all of the squatters to vacate on or before a certain date. Many comply but Marsh stubbornly refuses. On the day before the date of eviction, Edward Burton, president of the lumber company, arrives at the local country hotel, accompanied by his wife, child and a maid. While he makes a trip into the woods, Mrs. Burton with Teddy and the maid take a ramble through the woods. Teddy wanders off and becomes lost. Towards night he is found by Marsh, who has gone to town to purchase ammunition with which he intended holding off the lumber people. He takes little Teddy to his cabin, gives him a good supper and entertains him with his fiddle. Later on that night the searching party, looking for the boy, come upon the cabin and, hearing the music, peer inside, where they discover the lost youngster. The heart of the lumber magnate is deeply touched and in return for the kindness of the old squatter, settles for the land at the latter's own terms. Written by
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