Trooper Shannon, you'll ride at once to the bluff above Graham's Pool and watch the trail.

Stop any man who rides that way, and if it's Courthorne keep him until the rest of the boys come up with me.

You've got your duty quite straight, both of you ?" The lads saluted, and went out, while the sergeant smiled a little as he glanced at the farmer and the men who were dressing.
"It's steep chances we'll have Mr.Courthorne's company to-morrow, boys," he said.

"Fill up the kettle, Tom, and serve out a pint of coffee.

There are reasons why we shouldn't turn out too soon.