On the Trail of Geronimo — page 201: what you’re looking at

Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.

ON THE TRAIL OF GERONIMO. 189 the lieutenant and McGarvey taking their places. The Irishman waited till some minutes after the moon rose, in order to give full measure. Then he whistled once more to Bedford, who promptly signaled that all was well. Lhe two did not approach the smoldering fire at the same time, for it was against regulations: to leave the camp unprotected, even for two or three minutes. Windstrom came in and touched the shoulder of Lieutenant Dick, who was lying on his side. Instantly his head was raised, and, seeing the dark figure bent over him, he asked in a whisper : “ What is it?” “ Nothing is the matter, but it’s a good time to change the guard if it’s all the same to ye.” “All right; wake McGarvey, and Ill go back with you.” Only a touch was required to rouse the other. Rifle in hand, he instantly made his way to where Bedford signaled him. The two said afew words, and then Bedford stole back to camp, wrapped his blanket around him, and five minutes later was asleep. Almost the same thing took place with Wind- strom, who tarried only long enough to show the CoOnniclooo S (C(O) mM