They proved to be a herd of cows and calves--which, by the way, are quicker in their movements than the bulls.
We charged in among them, and I concluded my run with a score of eighteen, while Comstock killed fourteen.

The score now stood fifty-six to thirty-seven, in my favor.
Again the excursion party approached, and once more the champagne was tapped.

After we had eaten a lunch which was spread for us, we resumed the hunt.

Striking out for a distance of three miles, we came up close to another herd.

As I was so far ahead of my competitor in the number killed, I thought I could afford to give an extra exhibition of my skill.
I had told the ladies that I would, on the next run, ride my horse without saddle or bridle.