Mexico Missouri message., 1914-08-13
CHAPTER xI-contlnued.

1T is the desire OF the Yaqus." he
had said, when rebuked for serving
under the hated flag OF Mexico, Ito kill
Mexicans. And" he added grimly, the
federaIs at this time seem best able
TO give US guns for that purpose"
But It had been a year now since
Bule had passed his word and. though
they had battled vaNantly. their land
had not been given back to them. The
wild Yaauis, the irreconcilables who
nsver came down from the hills. had
gone on the warpath again. but Bule
RndShis men still served.
Only in two things did they disobey
their oficers-they would not stack
their arms, and they would not retreat
while there were still more MeIicans
90 be killed Otherwise they were
very good soldiers.
But now, after the long campaign in
chihuahua and a winter OF idleness at
Aqua Negra, they we're marching
south toward their native land and. in
spite Of the stern chances OF their lead
ers. they burst forth in weird Yaqui
songs which, IL their words had been
known. might easily have caused their
Mexican officers some slight uneasi-
meas
II was, in fact only a question of
days. months, or years until the entire
Yaqsi contingent would desert, taking
their arms and ammunition with them.
Gee, what q bunch OF men!" ex-
claimed Bud, as he stood on and ad-
mired their stark forms
There's some genuine fighters for
you" he observed to Phil: and giant
YsquL standing near, returned his
praise with a smile
wy, hello there, Amigo!" hailed
Bud. Jerking his head In friendly sa-
Lutte. That's q feller l was making
eigns to up IN Aqua Negrs," he eI-
planned. ''Dogged II ! amt stuck on
these YaQuis-they'r all men, believe
mel"
Good workers, all right" conceded
De LAncey. but I'd hate to have EN-
get after me with those guns. They
say they've killed lot OF Americans,
one time and another"
Well, II they did It was for being
caught in bad company" said Hooker
I'D take a chance with EN- any time
but Il you go into their country
with Mexican escort they'll kill you
on general principles. Say" he cried
1mpulsiyely, I'm going over TO talk
with Amigo,"
With broad grin on his honest face
he advanced toward the giant YaquI
and shook hands ceremoniously.
Where you go?' he inquired in
Spanish. at the same time rolling a
cigarette and asking by sign for q
match.
hoctsZuma," answered the Indian
gravely. Then, as Bud offered him the
makings, he. too, rolled a cigarette
and they smoked for a minute in
silence.
You live here!" inquired the Yaqul
at last
Come here" corrected Bud. 20
have mlne-ten miles-over there"
He pointed with the Fat Of his hand
Indian fashion, and Amigo nodded un
derstandingly.
he was fine figure Of a man, stand
ing six feet or better IN his well-cu
sandals and handling his heavy Mau
ser as a child would swing a stick
Across his broad chest he wore a full
cartridge belt, and around his wais
ne had two more, filled 10 the las
hole with cartridges and loaded clips
AT his feet lay his blanket, bound int
tight roll, and canteen and coffe
cup completed his outfit, which, 30 ia
ls impedimenta we're concerned, wa
simplicity Itself
But Instead of the cheap linen IN
Torm Of the federals he was dresse
n good American clothes-a stripe
shirt, overalls, and a Bombrero bandc
with a bright ribbon-and in place c
the beaten, hunted look OF those poo
cOnscrpt5 he had the steady gaze c
a free man.
They stood and smoked for a fe,
moments. talking briefly, and then, a
the Taquis closed up their ranks an
marched of to make camp for III
night, Bud presented his strang
friend with the sack Of tobacco an
went back to join his pardner.
That evening the plaza was file
with the Widest rumors, and anoth'
train arrived during the night, b,
through II all Bud and Phil RENAME
animpressed In the morning the &C
Hers went marching of down the ira