There are certain qualities of the sex that belong to all animated nature.
Inconsolable, footsore, and remorseful, Concho returned to the camp and furnace, three miles across the rocky ridge.

But what was his astonishment on arriving to find the place deserted of man, mule, and camp equipage.

Concho called aloud.

Only the echoing rocks grimly answered him.

Was it a trick?
Concho tried to laugh.