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I assured every

I assured every one that the cattle were unusually gentle that we had not had a run so far, but urged caution in approaching them with a conveyance. As soon as the relief started, i brought in the livery team off picket, watered, and harnessed them into the vehicle. It was my intention to accompany them on horseback, but siringo hooted at the idea, and mr. Radcliff and i occupied the back seat, puffing splendid cigars. We met the relieved men coming in, who informed us that the herd was just over the hill on the south side of the creek. On reaching the gentle rise, there below us grazed the logy, lazy beeves, while the boys quietly rode round, silently moving them together as instructed. Siringo