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Rescue of Widow Douglas from "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer". Huck follows Injun Joe and his partner to Widow Douglas's house, where they plan to mutilate her in revenge.

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Rescue of Widow Douglas

Huck follows Injun Joe and his partner to Widow Douglas's house, where they plan to mutilate her in revenge. Huck alerts the Welshman and his sons, who drive the men off with gunfire. Huck is hailed as a hero but asks to remain anonymous.