however, just now among these wild passes, and if you
can guide us out of our difficulties to the east side of
the mountains, I'll thank you heartily and pay you well.
But first tell me who and what you are, if it's a fair
question."
"My name is Dick Varley, and my home's in the
Mustang Valley, near the Missouri River. As to
what
I am--I'm nothin' yet, but I hope to desarve the name
o' a hunter some day. I can guide you to the east side