On the Trail of Geronimo — page 228: what you’re looking at

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216 ON THE TRAIL OF GERONIMO. “Do you accept the sound of firing as a good or bad sign?” “It is hard to tell,” replied the New Englander. ‘A man when running away can’t see much fun in serving as a target, but,” added the philosopher, ‘‘ 1'm inclined to think the firing shows that they fear Walt is getting off—listen!”’ The sounds continued but a short time, ceasing when the fugitive whisked over the ridge on his mortally wounded steed, as already described. There was some expectation that after the pur- suers finished their scrimmage with Windstron, they would return and concentrate upon the small party in camp. It was not likely that the Apaches were numerous enough to divide into two effect- ive parties. There was no thought of sleep on the part of the four troopers who sat through the darkness, occasionally exchanging a few words, but most of the time listening ahd watching for the danger which brooded in the air. With all their desperation the Apaches were cir- cumspect, and they were too wise to attack even such a small number when on guard and prepared for them. Possibly they might have sent in some Conniclooolks (C(0) mM