Much Ado about Grubstake

miner A person who works in a mine and digs into the Earth
quotation A group of words or phrases taken and repeated by someone else
notations Symbols or alphabet
impatient Irritated and restless
egotistical self-centered
puckered wrinkle
parchments A thin material made from animal skin which is used for writing
mules the offspring of a donkey and a horse
extracted Remove or take out
impoverished make poor
innocent not guilty
scorch burn
conflagration An extensive fire that destroys land or property
appetite A strong desire or liking for something
creaked To make a harsh, high-pitched sound when something is being moved
disgust A feeling of disapproval due to something unpleasant
deserted empty
abrupt sudden
scrabble scratch
prairie A large open area of grassland