The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-04-02
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IN noon, and Swenson. the
Wv guard. was standing over
him I'm sorry, but it's
tine to be moving" he said ITS a
long ride over there"
what tine is it7- inquired Cava-
nagh. with some bewflderment
Nearly noon I've got some coffee
ready. Want someY
do II Just watch mer And h
scrambled out Of his bed with vigor
and stretched himself IKE a cat, ex,
claiming. Wow. but It does feel good
Co know that am out OF janP
Going down to the stream. he splash
ed his face and neck IN the clear cold
water, and the brisk rubbing which
followed seemed to clear bis thoughts
as wen % sharpen his appetite.
yen seem all night 80 far" hazard
ID the guard
Il am all right, and I'll be all right
tomorrow, II that's what you mean"
replied Cavanagh- well, now, pack
up, and wen pull out"
For q few moments after he mount
ed his horse Cavanagh looked about the
place as II for the last time, now up
at the Hill. now down at the meadow
and last Of all at the stream II hope
you'll enjoy this station as much as 1
have, Swenson- It's one of the pref
tiest on the whole forest"
Together they zigzagged up the side
OF the hfn to the north. and then, with
Go-a-AwA T. - 81 - 4, a.
pack horse. they set up the long lateral
moraine which led by q wide circle
through the wooded park toward the
pass. The weather was clear and cold
The wind bit, and Cavanagh. scantily
clothed as he was. drew his robe close
about his neck, saying: II know now
how 1t feels to be blanket Indian
must say I prefer an overcoat."
A little later the keen eyes OF the
guard, sweeping the mountain side.
were suddenly arrested. There's a
bunch Of cowboys coming over the
pass" he called
81 see. them" responded Cavanagh.
s@ast cut your glasses and tell me who
they are"
swenson unsEung his neldgiasses and
studied the party attentively. Looks
Ike Van Horne's sorrel In the lead,
and that bald face bay just behind
looks like the one Gregg rides. The
other two don't seem to know"
Perhaps IT'S the sheriff after me
for harboring Edwards" suggested
Cavanagh-
But Swenson remained sober. He
did not see the humor Of the remark
what are they doing on the forest,
anyhow" he asked.
Half an hour later the two parties
came face to face on q little stretch Of
prairie IN the midst OF the wooded
valley. In the sherifrs party were
Gregg. the deputy and big man who
was a stranger to Cavanagh- Their
horses were all tired. and the big civil
ian looked saddle weary.
-GOod evening. gentlemenF' called
the sheriff in southern fashion as he
drew near.
Good evening. Mr.. Sheriff." Cava-
nagh civilly answered. whats the
meaning Of this invasion Of my for
estF'
The sheriff for answer presented the
big stranger ''AIr. Cavanagh, this Is
Afr. simpson. the county attorney
Cavanagh nodded to the attorney.
I've heard OF Mr.. Simpson" he said.
Simpson answered the question Ross
had asked I'VE were on our way to
your station. Mr.. Cavanagh. because
we understand that this old man Dunn
who shot himself had visited you be-
fore his death, giving you information
concerning the killing OF the Mexican
sheep herders. Is that trueP'
at Is"
when did he visit your"
Two days ago or maybe three I
an q little mixed about 1t. You see.
have been pretty closely confined to
my shack for a few days"
Gregg threw in a query. "How is
the old man7"
Hes all right. That is to say, he's
dead Died last night"
The sheriff looked at Simpson mean
tngly. Wei, reckon that settles
his score. Judge Even If he was Inn
plcated he's out Of IT now"
He couldn't have been implicated
declared the ranger, '-for he was with
me al the time the murder was COM
mitted- I left him high on the noun
tain In the Basque herder's camp.
can prove an abb for him. Further
more. be bad no motive for such
work.
What did Dunn tell your" demand
Cd the sheriff what names did he
give your
Wait moment" replied Cavanagh.
who felt himself to be on his own fer
rftory and not to be hurried. There's
a reward offered for the arrest of thaso
men. is there notl"
'sThere Is" replied the attorney.
ssWell, before / make nv statement
I'd Ike to request that my share of the
reward, If there is any coming to me