We took them off pasture yesterday, most of them." "Mine are the same, Senor.

But to-day's marcha will be an easy one.

To Sunal Rancho is not far." He turned to remount and give the signal for starting.

And with a little of the pride that had impelled Jack to show off his skill that day when the Captain of the Committee commanded him to mount the buckskin, Jose also vaulted into the saddle without deigning to touch the stirrup.
There was doubt in the senor's mind about his horsemanship being the best in all California?
Very good.

The senor would have the opportunity to judge for himself.