Cattle and horses grazed here and there on the rich, grassy levels, Columbine was surprised to see so many cattle and wondered to whom they belonged.

All of Belllounds's stock had been driven lower down for the winter.

There among the several horses that whistled at her approach she espied the white mustang Belllounds had given to Moore.

It thrilled her to see him.

And next, she suffered a pang to think that perhaps his owner might never ride him again.