Meanwhile I'll get a little more rest." It was not much of a rest, however, that I got.

I went over to Hays City and had a "time" with the boys.

Coming back to the Post at the appointed hour, I found that no scout had volunteered.

I reported to the general, who had secured an excellent horse for me.

Handing me the dispatches, he said: "You can start as soon as you wish.