The stockmen, fully understanding the nature of the work they had undertaken, conducted themselves like a force invading a hostile country.

Regular sentinels were stationed, to prevent the insidious approach of an enemy.
The couple rode down the hill, and, as they expected, were challenged on the edge of the camp.

Inasmuch as Budd had visited the men during the day and formed numerous acquaintances, he had little difficulty in making himself known.

All, excepting the guards, had retired for the night, but the visitor was conducted to the place where Maj.

Sitgraves was asleep, Jennie remaining on the outskirts with one of the sentinels, who treated her with all courtesy.
Maj.