Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 84
sten ! For a space only the drumming of their ponies with the halter-ends and low, excited cries.Steadily the thunder of the pursuing horses drewnearer, and at last a loud whoop told the fugitivesthat they were discovered. And, following the shout, came shrill whinesover their heads, and the crack… … LINCOLN CREPT IN, AS STILL AS A MOUSE. (SEE PAGE 643.) hoofs broke the silence. Then on the breezecame the sound of a shout from behind them. The rustlers ! They ve heard us! cried Lin-coln. Now it s a case of ride! But we have a good start, and the darknesswill help us, he added, as they urged…
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