Indeed, they did not look for them very earnestly, as they had made up their minds to stay a day or two where they were--until their animals should be well rested, and ready for rough work again.

The latter enjoyed themselves quite as much as their masters.

There was plenty of the "grama" grass growing along the banks of the rivulet, and that with the water was all they cared for to make them contented and happy.

Jeanette appeared to be glad that she was no longer among the dark woods, where she had so nearly been torn to pieces by panthers and javalies.
Before evening came the boys had finished all the little jobs which had occupied them.

Their saddles, bridles, and lassos, were put in thorough repair, and placed upon the dry rocks.