It meant an expenditure of nearly one fourth his month's pay in entrance fees, not to speak of the expense of keeping Kintuck, for the old horse had to go into training and be grain-fed as well.

However, he was too confident of winning to hesitate.

He drew on his wages, and took a day off to fetch Kintuck, whom he found fat and hearty and very dirty.
The boys at the Reynolds ranch were willing to bet on Mose, and every soul determined to be there.

Cora said quietly: "I know you'll win." "Well, I don't expect to sweep the board, but I'll get a lunch while the rest are getting a full meal," he replied, and returned to his duties.
The weather did not change for the tournament.

Each morning the sun arose flashing with white, undimmed fire.