Grizzly understood matters and set off after him, leaving to the sagacious Cap to thread his way to the other side of the running cattle.
In the course of a few minutes the ranchers opened communication and pushed their work with a vigor which brought good results.

The cattle were tired.

They had been on their feet most of the day while grazing, were growing fat, and naturally were indisposed to severe exertion.
Their pace dropped to a walk, and sooner than would have been supposed, the fright passed off.

The herders kept them moving until close to the main herd, where they were allowed to rest.

Budd and Grizzly dismounted once more, turning their horses loose, and seated themselves on the ground.