"Is that you ?" "Yes, sir," I said.

"I have dispatches for you." He read them hurriedly, told me they were very important, and asked all about the outbreak of the Kiowas and Comanches.

I gave him all the information I possessed.
"Bill," said General Sheridan, "you've had a pretty lively ride.

I suppose you're tired after your long journey." "Not very," I said.
"Come in and have breakfast with me." "No, thank you.

Hays City is only a mile from here.