A practical-minded man, he preferred to owe the safety of his carcass to his rival rather than have it impaled on Apache lances.
Occasionally, however, he made a suggestion.
"It is very well, this night-watching," he once observed, "but what we have most to fear is the open daylight.

These mounted Indians seldom attack in the darkness." Thurstane knew all this, but he did not say so; for he was a wise, considerate commander already, and he had learned not to chill an informant.

He looked at Coronado inquiringly, as if to say, What do you propose?
"Every canon ought to be explored before we enter it," continued the Mexican.
"It is a good hint," said Ralph.

"Suppose I keep two of your cattle-drivers constantly in advance.

You had better instruct them yourself.