But I judged best to quit, the first boat that put off.

Ah, they're there yit, 'n' the mewl tew." "You'll find our train back there," said Thurstane.

"You had better make for it.

We'll recover your property." He dashed off at a full run for the butte, closely followed by Texas Smith and Coronado.

The Mexican had the best horse, and he would soon have led the other two; but his saddle-girth burst, and in spite of his skill in riding he was nearly thrown.