We shook hands with the general, and gave him the Scouts' cheer; and a cheer for the Ranger.
"Ain't we ever goin' to move on?" grumbled the beaver man.
"I may stay all night and be back early in the morning," called Ward.
"Of course."
They trailed away, in the dimness—the Ranger ahead leading the beaver man, Red Fox Scout Ward leading Apache. And we were sorry to see them go. We should miss the plucky Ashley, our captain.
CHAPTER XVI
A BURRO IN BED
When I woke in the morning Fitz was already up, building the fire, according to routine, and Red Fox Scout Van Sant was helping him. So I rolled out at once, and here came Red Fox Scout Ward with the burro, across the mesa, for the camp.