That fellow was a Cheyenne all right, and there were three of them and two whites in the party--see here; the prints of five horses ridden, and one animal led.
That will be the one McDonald had.

They went straight up the opposite bank of the ravine.

If they leave a trail like that we can ride after them full speed." Carroll had been bending over the dead officer and now glanced up.
"There's sand just below, Sergeant," he said.

"That's why they are so darn reckless here." "Of course; they'll hide in the dunes, and the sooner we 're after them the better.

Wade, you remain with the body; Carroll and I will return to the fort and report.