It was decidedly unusual for such riders to save their mounts.

Duane pondered over this, looking backward several times to see if their horses were stretched out.

They were not, and the fact was disturbing.

Only one reason presented itself to Duane's conjecturing, and it was that with him headed straight on that road his pursuers were satisfied not to force the running.

He began to hope and look for a trail or a road turning off to right or left.