Ned felt the thrill, as the ground spun back under his horse's feet, and the air rushed past his face.

It did not occur to him that the Lipans could overtake them, and their pursuit merely added a fresh spice to a magnificent ride.
He took another look back.

The Lipans, although they had lost ground, were still following.

They came in a close group, carrying, besides their arms, shields, made of layers of buffalo hide.

Several wore magnificent war bonnets.