Marvel asks to shoot Blaine's revolver. Marvel cannot score a hit on a tin can. Marvel accidentally discharges the weapon into his bedding, then misses all shots at the tin can. Marvel later finds the bullet in the bedding and pockets it as a souvenir. After dinner Marvel speaks with Hi Bryam, the hunter, who is surly.
Marvel notes the difference in size of the man's feet.
Later, Blaine and Butts speak of their dislike of Marvel. When the guests are retired, the two men go to Bryam's cabin. Blaine passes on the planned movements of Mart and Eddie and their destination a day later into Sonora. The Bur Butts tops Baldy, Marvel's horse, and places a bur under the saddle. Marvel removes the bur before mounting.