On the Trail of Geronimo — page 233: what you’re looking at

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ON THE TRAIL OF GERONIMO 221 CHAPTER XXVI. COMRADES ONCE MORE. BEING without the restraint which kept his friends among the rocks, Walter Windstrom made such good use of his time that he not only avoided further danger, but was prompt to greet his com- rades when the morning was fully come. Lieutenant Whitcomb had hardly directed the notice of his companions to the new figure, when the latter was seen to raise and swing his hat. That removed all doubt, and the party galloped to meet him as he walked forward from the ridge. The greeting, as may be supposed, was very cordial, for there was not one of the four who had not felt the most serious misgivings for the safety of the brave but impulsive Irishman. He vaulted into his own saddle, which had been placed on McGarvey’s horse, and, as they rode along he gave the particulars of his experience of the night be- fore. Comilcoooks (CO) mM