Challenge of the Yukon: The Plaid Coat

The Challenge of the Yukon. Oh, King! Oh, King! Oh, King! The Wonder Dog King, Switzerland's strongest of Eskimo lead dogs, blazes the trail through storm and snow for Sergeant Preston, as he meets the Challenge of the Yukon.

Sergeant Preston was typical of the small band of Northwest mounted police, who preserved law and order in the new Northwest country, where the greed for wealth and power led to frequent violence and bloodshed. But in spite of the odds against them, Sergeant Preston and his wonder dog King met that challenge and justice ruled triumphant.

The wild beauty of the Yukon stretched out before Sam Bartlett, an aged trapper, as he stood in front of his cabin. His eyes swept the stillness of the snow-covered country in a quick appreciative glance.

And then suddenly he stiffened. Behind him a twig snapped. And from force of habit he raised the rifle laying in the crook of his arm. Bartlett was trapped between two men, both of them armed.

Oh, God, he's gonna shoot! Get him! Beni! What have I done? Looks like you dropped him, alright kid. Beni. Beni. Is he... is he dead? Sure is. And you killed him. No, no, I didn't mean you shouted. I lost my head.

Many. You have to believe me. There were two shots. I heard them. The other shot you heard was from Bartlett's gun. But could I not know? When I was in debt to you, you told me there was a way to make money quick.

I did not think to murder. It was an accident. I tell you it was an accident. I'm a very kid. I believe you. You will tell the police that it was an accident? I know the police should know about Bartlett's stuff and a bullet of yours.