All the Mexicans are likely to be ridin' to some point on the Rio Grande to meet the forces of Santa Anna." "I wish we had more horses," said Obed.

"We'd go that way ourselves and see what's up." "Well, maybe we'll get 'em," said the Panther.

"Thar's a lot of horses on these plains, some of which ought to belong to us an' we may find a way of claimin' our rights." They passed a number of pleasant days at the cabin and in hunting and foraging in the vicinity.

They killed more big game and the dressed skins of buffalo, bear and deer were spread on the floor or were hung on the walls.

Wild turkeys were numerous, and they had them for food every day.