A Study in Scarlet (Serial Edition Cover) — page 108: what you’re looking at

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100 A STUDY IN SCARLET. They were about to resume their journey when one of the youngest and keenest-eyed uttered an exclamation and pointed up at the rugged crag above them. From its summit there fluttered a little wisp of pink, showing up hard and bright against the gray rocks behind. At the sight there was a general reining up of horses and unslinging of guns, while fresh horsemen came galloping up to reinforce the vanguard. ‘The word “ Redskins” was on every lip. “There can’t be any number of Injuns here,” said the elderly man who appeared to be in command. ‘We have passed the Pawnees, and there are no other tribes until we cross the great mountains.” “Shall I go forward and see, Brother Stangerson? ” asked one of the band. “And I,” “ And I,” cried a dozen voices. “Leave your horses below and we will wait you here,” the elder answered. In a moment the young fellows had dismounted, fastened their horses, and were ascend- ing the precipitous slope which led up to the object which had excited their curiosity. They advanced rapidly and noiselessly, with the confidence and dexterity of practiced scouts. The watchers from the plain below could see them flit from rock to rock until their figures stood out against the sky-line. The young man who had first given the alarm was leading them. Sud- denly his followers saw him throw up his hands, as though overcome with astonishment, and on joining him they were affected in the same way by the sight which met their eyes. On the little plateau which crowned the barren hill Gomichooks:¢