On the Trail of Geronimo — page 53: what you’re looking at

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ON THE TRAIL OF GERONIMO. 45 their home ever since the stage route was estab- lished. It was their duty to look after six horses, keep them in the best possible condition, and have them ready on the arrival of the stage from either direction to take the place of the four that had made the twenty-five miles, and were entitled to feed and rest. In case of necessity they were ready to furnish food and lodging for passengers. As may be supposed, the arrival of Buck Bragg on the back of one of the stage horses caused a sensation, such as the place had not known since the last hold-up. The rancher quickly told of the startling incidents in which he had borne a part, and impressed upon the man and hisson that there was not a minute to spare in going to the help of Zach Emmons and Lieutenant Dick Whit- comb. The keeper of the station acted promptly. One of the spare horses was fastened to his lightest running wagon, and taking the lines, he started down the highway at a spanking gait, leaving his son and wife to attend to what duties might await them, and to look after the three stray horses that were sure to come in sooner or later. “The first thing to do,” said Buck, after they CoOnniclooo