human
What did you see?
gpt
Two persons on the bridge. They just ran away into the bushes.
human
On foot?
gpt
Yes.
human
Humph! Didn't know anybody was out on foot around here, mused the cowboy.
gpt
Sure it wasn't a bear, or some other animal?
human
No, they were men, or boys, answered Dave.
gpt
They ran off the bridge the minute we came in sight.
human
Huh! I wonder if it's possible them hoss-thieves is around again.
gpt
Have you horse-thieves in this territory?
human
We sure have. Lost two hosses last spring and two last summer. I'll have to tell the boss about seeing them fellows. But maybe--say, hold on, Dave.
gpt
What now?
human
I may be mistaken, but--don't go on the bridge on hossback.
gpt
Why not?
human
I'll tell you--after I've examined the bridge,