The people were more Indian than Mexican.

There was not much melody in their music, and not much rhythm in their dance, but they were human beings, enjoying themselves after labor and without fear.

Both Ned and Obed, sitting outside the circle of light with their rifles across their knees, felt it.

The sense of human companionship, even of strangers, was very pleasant.

The music and the glowing faces appealed very strongly to the boy.