I'm due to kill a grizzly this year and some mountain sheep." He was started now, and Mary had only to listen.

"Before I stop, I'm going to know all there is to know of the Rocky Mountains.

With ol' Kintuck and my Winchester I'm goin' to hit the sunset trail and hit it hard.

There's nothing to keep me now," he said with a sudden glance at her.

"It don't matter where I turn up or pitch camp.