The only wonder is he got away undiscovered." "He said he left his blanket in a shape to make them think he was sleeping under it." "He must be an old hand to fool them so nicely." "He doesn't look like it, He doesn't ride like a scout or a plainsman--he sits his horse too gracefully." "No matter; one thing is certain.

Wild Bill knows him well, trusts him, and they stick as close together as twins." "Yes, Captain Jack, I wish you'd take the rear and make those packers keep up.

There must be no lagging.

If a horse or mule fails they must be left.

I'll keep the advance going." Thus the Black Hillers swept on at a gallop, knowing that a merciless fate was theirs if overtaken by the Sioux..