If you've got any men around here which could give us a lift, we'd be pleased to thank you." "Of course," she said.

"Wait!" She went into the house and to the stairs where she called to Dade and Malcolm, and presently, rubbing their eyes, the two came down.

They were eager to assist the puncher in his trouble and without delay they caught up the two horses that Calumet had bought soon after his coming to the ranch, saddled and bridled them and rode out of the yard.
The unfortunate puncher did not wait for them.

When they had announced their intention of helping him, he had told them that he would ride on ahead to help his partner, leaving them to follow as soon as they could.
"I reckon you know where it is," was his parting word to them.

"Double Fork.