The so-called lumbermen had provided horses in the meanwhile.

Unostentatiously, and at a safe distance, the three followed the cavalcade that set out from the Benavides house.
Dewing posted his lumbermen in relays--one near the entrance of Robles' Pass; one beyond the R E Ranch, which they circled to avoid; himself following the tracks of the four friends until he was assured, beyond doubt, that they shaped their course for the landmark of Baboquivari Peak.

Then he retraced his steps, riding slowly perforce, lest any great dust should betray him.

In the burning heat of noon he rejoined Scotty, the first relay; he scribbled his telegram on the back of an old envelope and gave it to Scotty.

That worthy spurred away to the R E Ranch; the hour for concealment was past--time was the essence of the contract.
Dewing followed at a slowed gait.
Scotty delivered the telegram to his mate, who set off at a gallop for Tucson.