But we did not see Lee at Parowan.
Cedar City was the last settlement.

Laban, who had ridden on ahead, came back and reported to father.

His first news was significant.
"I seen that Lee skedaddling out as I rid in, Captain.

An' there's more men-folk an' horses in Cedar City than the size of the place 'd warrant." But we had no trouble at the settlement.

Beyond refusing to sell us food, they left us to ourselves.