I know a short cut over the hills; we can reach there by morning.

Kilrain, you'll go there with me.
"It may be that Bard will go near the old place, but not right to it.
Chances may be good that he'll put up at some place near the old ranchhouse, but not right on the spot.

Jerry Wood, he's got a house about four or five miles to the north of Drew's old ranch.

Butch, you take your men and ride for Wood's place.

Then switch south and ride for Partridge's store; if we miss him at Drew's old house we'll go on and join you at Partridge's store and then double back.