We mout as well go under hyar as be upon the pararira without a gun.

Now mount!" Almost mechanically the young Kentuckian climbed upon the back of the horse nearest to him--his own.

The guide had not yet mounted his; but, as could be seen through the smoke, was leaning against the wheel of one of the waggons.

In an instant after Hamersley perceived that the vehicle was in motion, and could hear a slight grating noise as the tire turned in the sand.

The great Conestoga, with its load had yielded to the strength of the Colossus.
In another instant he had sprung upon his horse's back and riding close to Hamersley, muttered in his ear, "Now I've opened a crack atween two o' the wehicles.