There was a rapid mounting, and in five minutes they were all on horseback, curveting in circles, and brandishing their lances, but without advancing.
"Manga Colorada hasn't reached here yet," observed Thurstane.
"That's so," assented Texas Smith.

"They hain't heerd from the cuss, or they'd a bushwhacked us somewhar.

Seein' he dasn't follow our trail, he had to make a big turn to git here.

But he'll be droppin' along, an' then we'll hev a fight.

I reckon we'll hev one any way.