27/44 I've also brought away a roll of blankets, two for each of us, and I never woke a man. Now, Ned, we're furnished complete, and we're off to Texas with your message." "The first thing, I suppose, is to introduce our horses to each other." "Correct. You and I are friends, Ned, and so must our horses be." They took a last look at the sleeping camp and went away through the woods. Obed dismounted, and led his horse to the place where the second was tied. The two horses whinnied and rubbed noses. |