"They ran off the bridge the minute we came in sight." "Huh! I wonder if it's possible them hoss-thieves is around again." "Have you horse-thieves in this territory ?" "We sure have.

Lost two hosses last spring and two last summer.

I'll have to tell the boss about seeing them fellows.

But maybe--say, hold on, Dave." "What now ?" "I may be mistaken, but--don't go on the bridge on hossback." "Why not ?" "I'll tell you--after I've examined the bridge," answered Sid Todd, and in a manner that mystified Dave very much..