7/16 Just now, however, we need rest. It is evident that the outlaws are headed for the plain below, and we must catch up with them when they camp for the night." "I wonder what Fremont will think ?" observed Jimmie. "I'll bet he's thinkin', right now, that we've gone back on him." "There is no other way," explained Nestor. "It would be folly to attempt rescue now, and worse folly to attempt to follow the party down this slope, in the broad light of day. Did any of you boys notice a square package I had on a shoulder-strap as I came up? |