Here, however, he began to tremble, and finally sank down on his side.
“He’s chilled more than anything,” said Bob. “The best we can do will be to rub him. I don’t believe he has swallowed much water.”
“He don’t look so. But he was fearfully heated from running away. I reckon that rubbing will warm us up, too.”
Bob ran back to his wagon and got a blanket and several other articles. When he came back, he found the man had already gone to work, and he set to helping.
Once thoroughly rubbed down and blanketed, the horse appeared to be better.
“Leave him in the strong sunshine for a while, and he’ll be all right,” said Bob. “As soon as he makes a move to stand up make him do so and walk him around.”
“I see you are used to handling horses.”
“A little. What was the trouble, did he run away?”
“Yes, got the bit and that settled it. I am glad we saved him.”
“He looks like a valuable animal.”