You know the country better than the rest of us.

I'm certain you could go through." "As far as the ride is concerned," I said, "that would not matter.

But this is risky business just now, with the country full of hostile Indians.

Still, if no other man will volunteer I will chance it, provided I am supplied with a good horse.

I am tired of dodging Indians on a Government mule." At this, Captain Nolan, who had been listening, said: "Bill, you can have the best horse in my company." I picked the horse ridden by Captain Nolan's first sergeant.