Oldring and his rustlers live somewhere down there." "Well, what of that ?" "Tull has already hinted to your frequent trips into Deception Pass." "I know." Venters uttered a short laugh.

"He'll make a rustler of me next.

But, Jane, there's no water for fifty miles after I leave here, and the nearest is in the canyon.

I must drink and water my horse.
There! I see more riders.

They are going out." "The red herd is on the slope, toward the Pass." Twilight was fast falling.