On the Trail of Geronimo — page 208: what you’re looking at

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196 ON THE TRAIL OF GERONIMO. “What's up?” was the cautious inquiry. “One of the Apaches has killed McGarvey; I caught sight of him before he could get away.” “ Whereis he?” “ What’s left of him is on the other side of the bowlder over there.” “Well,” whispered Joggens, “look out for the horses: you and Bedford get out there as quickly as you can, and we'll watch here.” The Irishman turned about without speaking, almost striking Bedford, who followed him to where the horses were hobbled. Whether it was the report of the gun and the cry of the stricken Apache that had disturbed them, or whether they had received a visit, it could not be known, but the beasts were restless, two or three having risen to their feet, as if trying to get away. In fact, one of them was freed from his hobble, and was making off at the moment the two caught sight of him. “The Indians have cut the rope!” whispered Bedford ; “look out you don’t get a shot from them.” “JT believe that’s me own horse!” exclaimed Windstrom. econniclooalks (CO)