Of course, going into town to hire a cook was no great project, but it was still irritating that Gus would just drop off. I've heard this river was half quicksand, July said. His name was Aus Frank, and he had started as a mountain man, trapping beaver. I guess if I could have my wages I'd take my chances.
Then Pea heard the sound of a running horse and looked for Gus, supposing he had jumped another little bunch of buffalo. It's wasted on horsethieves, Call said, before kicking the boy's horse out from under him. I just got run out of town. Yes, Augustus said.
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