Vic bounded wildly about
them for a few moments, and then, standing still, Henry saw each horse
in turn place its nose to the dog's nose. One of the men struck the
dog sharply with the loop of his bridle-rein, and as she fled back in
the direction of the tree in which the boy was, he saw the riders hold
a brief consultation and then follow the dog.
Henry, perceiving he was discovered, let himself down from the tree.
Texas Dick and Jumping Jack approached.
"Ven aca, muchacho" (Come here, boy), said the Mexican.
Henry did not stir, and Dick said to his companion, in Spanish: "He
does not understand your lingo. I will try him in English: Come here,
boy."
Henry had not disregarded Juan's summons for any particular reason,
but the remark of Dick gave him an idea. By pretending ignorance of
Spanish he might learn something that would be of advantage to him.
Accordingly, he came forward when Dick spoke.
"From Fort Whipple, ain't yer, sonny?"
"I am."
"D' ye know these critters?"
"The black is my brother's, the light is mine.
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