They rode through it until past midnight.

Then they stopped by the edge of a blue pool, and while the other watched with the rifle each took the bath that he had coveted so long.
"I feel that I can fight battles and also run better now that I've got rid of ten pounds of sand and dust," said Obed, "and I guess you feel the same way, Ned.

I suppose you've noticed that the other horse has gone lame, too ?" "Yes, I noticed it.

I don't believe either could make much speed to-morrow." "They certainly couldn't unless they had a long rest, and here we stay.
There need be no secrets between you and me, Ned, about this pursuit.

I think it's likely that we'll have a fight in the morning, and we might as well choose our fort." The horses were panting and both now limped badly.