On the Trail of Geronimo — page 223: what you’re looking at

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ON THE TRAIL OF GERONIMO. 211 “You are right,” assented the scout, and imme- diately the two slipped over to the other side, where they were close enough to the steeds to frustrate any attempt to run them off. Not content with that, Joggens stealthily made his way directly among them, in order to forestall any offort to deprive the troopers of such in- valuable property. The ponies had become quieted by this time, and a few gentle words from the man caused them to lie down again. Lieutenant Dick was on nettles, until his faith- ful scout rejoined him, and reported that every- thing was right. “TI don’t think they will attack us here,” he added, assuming his place beside the young leader. ‘““We are pretty well fortified among the rocks and bowlders, and we can stir them up if they try it,” replied Dick. The four listened intently, but no unusual sound reached their ears. Joggens, however, nestled down from his stooping position, and applied his ear to the ground, where he remained motionless so long that his companions knew he must have detected something. COMmlcoooks (C(O)