On the Trail of Geronimo — page 114: what you’re looking at

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104 ON THE TRAIL OF GERONIMO. wonderfully strong constitution and rugged health were in his favor, while he was certain to receive the best of nursing at the station. Since Zach Emmons has completed the part he had to play in this narrative,it may as well be stated that, after a long period of convalescence, he fully recovered, and resumed his place as driver on the old stage line, keeping it up until the route was abandoned and the railroad took its place. Captain Campereaux did not overlook the money treasure lying in the bottom of the gorge. He could not be too prompt in recovering it, for the news of such things travels fast, and there were many desperate characters in Arizona who would hasten thither to secure the prize unless they were anticipated. He detailed six men under Lieutenant Whitcomb to wait at the station until daylight, when they were to set out to recover the money and bring it to the fort, where it would be held for the owners. The same number of pack mules were placed at the disposal of the lieutenant, and his horse was exchanged for one of the best in the company, with a fine saddle and accoutrements. “Tam not losing any time,” thought Dick, with comichvookss