Being familiar with the country and possessing far more endurance than the ordinary Indian, it soon became clear that the marauders were beyond reach.
Accordingly Colonel Cook ordered the pursuit discontinued and they headed toward the nearest Mexican village, where forage and rest could be secured for the animals.

When the place was reached, Colonel Cook learned of a serious mistake made by the party who were transporting the soldier wounded several days before.

They discovered an Indian whom, after some difficulty, they captured.

His horse and arms were taken from him under the supposition that he was one of the hostile Apaches.

He was not treated very gently and watching his opportunity, he made his escape.