The sun was going down and there was no point in trying to shoe any horses. Tomorrow would be soon enough. Monk told us about the deal he had made. He was really proud of it. We get free room and board at the resort.
Any booze is extra.
We shoe the pack string here, then there's a pack station up the road. These people are desperate for horseshoers up here. Yes, they had to be desperate to foot the bill for three men for ten days at the beginning of the season in a place like this. John and I chorused. I ask, grinning at John.