But Curtis did not let the matter drop.

Said he: "I wish, Bill, that you were not so tired by your chase of to-day, for you know the country better than the rest of the boys, and I am certain that you could go through." "As far as the ride to Fort Hays is concerned, that alone would matter but little to me," I said, "but it is a risky piece of work just now, as the country is full of hostile Indians; still if no other scout is willing to volunteer, I will chance it.

I'll go, provided I am furnished with a good horse.

I am tired of being chased on a government mule by Indians." At this Captain Nolan, who had been listening to our conversation, said: "Bill, you may have the best horse in my company.

You can take your choice if you will carry these dispatches.