On the Trail of Geronimo — page 39: what you’re looking at

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ON THE TRAIL OF GERONIMO. 31 course, that when the bottom of the incline was reached and the start was made up the moderate ascent beyond, that they would be brought down to a halt and a breathing spell given them. “We're close to the worst part of the road,” shouted Buck, “and Zach has got to draw ‘em in, or well all go off the rocks!” To the astonishmcnt of both, however, the speed continued unabated, the horses galloping as furi- ously as before. “ There’s something wrong,” exclaimed the lieu- tenant, rising from his seat and peering ahead again; ‘the horses are beyond control.” “Tt’s all up, then, with Zach,” added Buck, in alarm ; “he must be badly hurt or killed, and has rolled off his seat.” “T’ll soon learn!” said Dick, who began climb- ing out of the side of the vehicle to the top. It was easy for him to reach an elevation which allowed him to see everything on the roof of the coach. There was the treasure-box, the blanket, and rifle, but Zach Emmons was missing ! It was a striking evidence, however, of his con- scientious skill, that the lines were fastened in place at the side of the footboard, as though the (C(O) nn) (@ 6)(0)(6) (C(O) mM