From that spot Colonel Zane first saw the valley, and from there I leaped my horse.

I can never convince myself that it really happened.

Often I look up at that cliff in doubt.

But the Indians and Colonel Zane, Jonathan, Wetzel and others say they actually saw the deed done, so I must accept it," said Major McColloch.
"It seems incredible!" said Alfred.

"I cannot understand how a man or horse could go over that precipice and live." "That is what we all say," responded the Colonel.