"No, they were men, or boys," answered Dave. "They ran off the bridge the minute we came in sight."
"Huh! I wonder if it's possible them hoss-thieves is around again."
"Have you horse-thieves in this territory?"
"We sure have. Lost two hosses last spring and two last summer. I'll have to tell the boss about seeing them fellows. But maybe—say, hold on, Dave."
"What now?"
"I may be mistaken, but—don't go on the bridge on hossback."
"Why not?"
"I'll tell you—after I've examined the bridge," answered Sid Todd, and in a manner that mystified Dave very much.