Under Scott in Mexico . re ! he thought. Ahorseman. Can it have been one of those Mexi-cans ? If so, Ill have to be on my guard, or Illbe captured and made a prisoner of war. After making the discovery, he lost no time inseeking the shelter of the bushes, and then hepushed onward, laying a course which he thoughtwould bring him out on the highway leading fromTolettos plantation to the mountain path. He was just passing a clump of bushes when asound reached his ears like the moving of some-body close at hand. Instantly he stopped and crouched down, grasp-ing his gun tightly. The sound kept comi
Under Scott in Mexico . re ! he thought. Ahorseman. Can it have been one of those Mexi-cans ? If so, Ill have to be on my guard, or Illbe captured and made a prisoner of war. After making the discovery, he lost no time inseeking the shelter of the bushes, and then hepushed onward, laying a course which he thoughtwould bring him out on the highway leading fromTolettos plantation to the mountain path. He was just passing a clump of bushes when asound reached his ears like the moving of some-body close at hand. Instantly he stopped and crouched down, grasp-ing his gun tightly. The sound kept comingcloser and closer, until he felt that the invisiblehorseman was almost on top of him. He strainedhis eyes, and caught sight of the horses fore-shoulder. Then he gave a little cry of joy. The horsewas not one belonging to the army, — at least, itstrappings were of the ordinary Mexican kind, and,what was more, it was riderless. Rising, he walked straight to the animal. Thehorse seemed to be glad to meet a human being,. THE HORSE SEEMED TO BE GLAD TO MEET A HUMAN BEING,AND DID NOT ATTEMPT TO RUN AWAY DAN AMONG THE CACTI 87 and did not attempt to run away, but brushed hisnose affectionately along Dans arm. Want to make friends, eh? said the youngsoldier. Well, Im willing enough, I can tell youthat. He patted the animal on the head. Willyou give me a ride ? Will, eh ? All right, Ill tryyou. In a second more he was in the saddle. Thehorse did not attempt to move until bidden to doso, and then set off at a gentle pace, which wasdecidedly welcome to poor overtired Dan. CHAPTER IX. ORDERED FORWARD Being on horseback gave Dan a feeling ofgreater safety. If the enemy should suddenlyappear in force, he would be able to ride for it,and he did not doubt but that his horse could doabout as well as the average animal in the Mexicanservice. And the rattlers cant get at me, either, washis comment. Ugh ! how I hate the things !And he gave a shudder. It was impossible to strike a straight cour
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