guns and saddle-girths. Their horses were sorry looking

animals compared with the magnificent creature

that Dick bestrode, but they were hardy, nevertheless,

and well fitted for their peculiar work.

"My! wot a blazer!" exclaimed a trapper as Dick

rode up.

"Where you git him?" inquired a half-breed.

"I caught him," answered Dick.

"Baw!" cried the first speaker.

Dick took no notice of this last remark.