After passing under the corners, if the rope is long enough to reach over the load, it can then be passed over and made fast on the off side by tying around both parts of the lash rope above the hook and by drawing them well together ([Fig. 191]).
Alongside of [Fig. 190] are a series of sketches showing how to lash and cinch two parcels or bags together; one bag is made black so that its position can better be understood. In other words, it makes it easier to follow the different hitches. Learn to pack at home and you will not lose your packs on the trail.
In following these instructions, whenever in doubt forget the perspective views and keep in mind Figures [181], [183], [185], [187], [189] and [191], which tell the whole story. The perspective views are principally to show the relative position of the packers; the position of the rope can best be seen by looking on top of the pack.
In packing a live horse you will learn by practice not to pull in such a way as to cause the horse to step on your feet; you will also learn that a live horse will not stand as still as a wooden horse, but when you have learned to pack a wooden horse quickly and well, it will only take you a short time to become expert with a live horse.
The Squaw Hitches
These are useful when one has no one to help in packing the animal, and when one has no pack saddle like [Fig. 200]. With this squaw hitch you must throw your burden across the back of the horse, over the pad made by a blanket (Fig. 192), then put a loop over the end M, see X ([Fig. 192]), and another one over the end N, see Y ([Fig. 192]). At the end of the lash rope Z make a loop; now pass that loop down under the horse's belly and through Y ([Fig. 193]), bring the end Z back again over the horse's back, also pass the end T down through X, and bring it back over the horse's back, also pass the end Z down through Y, and bring it back over the horse's back, pass T through Z ([Fig. 193]), cinch tight and fasten on top of pack ([Fig. 194]). [Fig. 195] shows another throw in another squaw hitch. [Fig. 196] shows the next position. [Fig. 197] shows the thing made fast.
