THE EAGLE GUARDS THE SHEEP Mose did not enter upon his duties as guard with joy.

It seemed like small business and not exactly creditable employment for a trailer and cow puncher.

It was in his judgment a foolish expenditure of money; but as there was nothing better to do and his need of funds was imperative, he accepted it.
The papers made a great deal of it, complimenting the company upon its shrewdness, and freely predicted that no more hold-ups would take place along that route.

Mose rode out of town on the seat with the driver, a Winchester between his knees and a belt of cartridges for both rifle and revolvers showing beneath his coat.

He left the stable each morning at four A.M.and rode to the halfway house, where he slept over night, returning the following day.