The day remained cold, but the air undoubtedly had a touch of damp.
"It may rain, and I'm sure the night will be dark," said Obed.

"We may have our chance.

Fortune favors those who help themselves." The country became more broken, and the patches of scrub forest increased in number.

Often the three rode quite near to Urrea's men and observed them closely.

The Mexicans were moving slowly, and, as the Americans had foreseen, discipline was relaxed greatly.
Near night drops of rain began to fall in their faces, and the sun set among clouds.