We can never reach that mountain on foot, and after they had run down the horses, they would hunt us by spoor or gaze.

No, man, ride as you never rode before." We sprang to our saddles, but before we gave rein I turned and looked behind me.

It will be remembered that we had ridden up a long slope which terminated in a ridge, about three miles away, the border of the great plain whereon we stood.

Now the sun had sunk behind that ridge so that although it was still light the plain had fallen into shadow.
Therefore, while no distant object could be seen upon the plain, anything crossing the ridge remained visible enough in that clear air, at least to persons of keen sight.
This is what we saw.

Over the ridge poured a multitude of little objects, and amongst the last of these galloped a man mounted on a great horse, who led another horse by the bridle.
"All the pack are out," said Leo grimly, "and Rassen has brought a second mount with him.