Perhaps, for he had ridden on a great many war-paths with the fierce and merciless Lipans.
The latter would not follow till morning, and would move less rapidly than their two scouts, but their progress was not likely to be at all slow.
Steve Harrison rode on by the side of his friend for some distance without saying a word.
"What's the matter, Steve?"
"Murray, I don't mean ever to go back to the Lipans."
"Not unless it's necessary."
"It won't be necessary."
"Can't say, Steve. All this country's full of Apaches. We may get a sight of 'em any minute. I don't much care how soon we do, either."
"I'm not Indian enough for some things, Murray."
"Couldn't you fight Apaches?"