human
Well, where are they?
gpt
Where are they? growled Tom Yates.
human
Where they always are when they go over, hang 'em! Say, we're going to have a fierce job this time,
gpt
Why?
human
Because that big steer--the spotted one--went over with two of the others. He got hurt a few days ago in the woods, and he's as ugly as sin because of it.
gpt
Well, we'll have to drive 'em up, same as we did before,
human
I don't think you'll drive that steer, answered Tom Yates.
gpt
Blinky and I tried it, and we couldn't do a thing with him. Blinky wouldn't stay here. He thinks the steer is crazy.
human
Got a rope?
gpt
Sure, was the answer, and the cowboy who had been working to get the cattle out of the ravine, swung a strong lasso into view.
human
But you ain't goin' to use that on that steer, he continued.
gpt
Leas'wise, not if you want to live to tell it.
human
We'll see,
gpt
Can we help?
human
Sure you can, answered the cowboy who had accompanied the boys.
gpt
Just you keep out of the way, an' that will be all the help we need.
human
But perhaps we could do something, grumbled Roger.
gpt
I want to get into a regular round-up of cattle some day.
human
This ain't no round-up, my boy. If you go down into the hollow those cattle will be wuss frightened nor ever. You just stay up here and watch things. I'm going to get 'em out--or know the reason why,