“I thank you, comrades; but I was almost too late, as I had far to ride before I could find aid for you, as the Pawnees had left their hunting grounds; fortunately I met Major Belden, and he was able to help me, and come to your succor.”
Dismounting, Buffalo Bill devoted himself to the care of his horse, and then, after partaking of a hearty breakfast, which Sibyl prepared for him, he threw himself down to rest, and at once was lost in deep and refreshing slumber, while Major Conrad and Captain la Clyde set about their arrangements for continuing their way on the following morning, for they were anxious to get settled on the spot that was to be the new home of the emigrants.
CHAPTER XLIX.
AN UNEXPECTED DISCOVERY.
With the first glimmer of light in the eastern skies, the settlers were astir, and the bugle call to the troopers pierced through the motte.
Buffalo Bill and Midnight appeared to have fully recovered from their hard work of the past few days.
Between Captain la Clyde and Buffalo Bill a warm friendship had sprung up.
Sibyl exhibited a most kindly interest in the noted scout, whose praise was on every tongue.