They'll reason that we're trying to keep them from following that track.

So they'll follow it up; they'll find Kit's give-out horse and then they'll know they're right." "It seems to me," said Pringle reflectively, "that friend Cowan may have an interesting time if they get him." The Major permitted himself a grin.
"He yanked the shoes off his horse before he left.

Once he mixes his tracks up with a bunch of wild mares he'll be all right.

They may think, but they can't prove anything.

And Foy'll be all right--if only the posse follows the plain trail." "It's too much to hope," said Stella.