"Boise knows his trail and has made good time.

And your horse has proven beyond all doubt that he's a thoroughbred.

I've seen horses balk at going where we have gone." "And I've seen men who counted themselves brave as any, who wouldn't do what you are doing to-night; Jerry, for instance.

I wish you'd go back.
I can't bear having you take this risk." "I can't go back, Bud.

Not if they find I've gone." Then he heard her laugh quietly.