Then you'd stand a chance." "But Wildfire keeps travelin' the valleys--the soft ground," said Slone.
"No matter.

He's leavin' the country, an' he's bound to strike sandstone sooner or later.

Then, by gosh! mebbe he'll wear off them hoofs." "Say, can't he ring bells offen the rocks ?" exclaimed Bill.

"Oh, Lordy! what a hoss!" "Boys, do you think he's leavin' the country ?" inquired Slone, anxiously.
"Sure he is," replied Bill.

"He ain't the first stallion I've chased off the Sevier range.