Possibly we might come back some day; anyhow, we could each tote along what we have got in our blankets; it aint as if we were going to run all the way from here to the settlements.

Twelve pound weight aint nothing one way or the other." "No, nor twenty," Boston agreed.

"I vote if we do have to leave the horses we slip open one of the bags and take another eight pounds or so each.

Twenty pounds aint much for a man to carry besides his gun and ammunition and a chunk of bread.

Well, let the rest of you lie down and get a couple of hours' sleep.