Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 56
h foam; he was becom-ing uncertain on his feet, and stumbled often.He approached the water-hole, but it wasguarded. Wearily he turned back down the val-ley because it was easier going. The foreman fired three quick signal shots,and from behind the brown canvas wall rode thebest ropers of the… … BLACK LEADER AT THE HEAD OF HIS HERD. passed, then they spread out across tlie levelfloor. Ten abreast, and absolutely certain of success,they galloped easily along behind the stallion ashe went on straight toward the canvas barrier.They did not hurry; there was no need; an easygallop kept pace…
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