“I know it.”

“How can I find Mason?”

“That trail will lead to his home.”

“Ah! but I cannot hope to go up there with my Steam Horse.”

“Not?”

“No! Would you mind doing me a favor? Kindly ride up and ask Mason to come down here.”

The Mexican made a profound bow.

He laughed until one could see his white teeth beneath his dark mustache.

“Senor, I am glad to do your bidding!” he declared.

Then he touched the horse with the jangling spurs upon his heels, and the animal went out of sight in a twinkling in the narrow path.