Larry had longed to follow them, or rather to take it alongside of them, but was mindful at last of Kate and hurried down the ditch to the spot which Tony had chosen and which was now crowded by horsemen.

"He would have done it as well as the best of them," said Kate, panting for breath.
"We're all right," said Larry.

"Follow me.

Don't let them hustle you out.

Now, Mat, can't you make way for a lady half a minute ?" Mat growled, quite understanding the use which was being made of Kate Masters; but he did give way and was rewarded with a gracious smile.
"You are going uncommon well, Miss Kate," said Mat, "and I won't stop you." "I am so much obliged to you, Mr.Ruggles," said Kate, not scrupling for a moment to take the advantage offered her.