human
The rascals!
gpt
Do you think those men I just saw did this?
human
Certainly they did! They ought to be hung for it, too!
gpt
But what for--to cripple our horses?
human
Either that, or to cripple us. Dave, we've got to be on our guard. If those hoss-thieves are watching us----
gpt
I don't think they were horse-thieves, Todd.
human
You don't? Then---- The cowboy broke off into a low whistle.
gpt
Do you mean to say Link Merwell would play such a dirty trick?
human
Yes, I do. You haven't any idea how that fellow hates me.
gpt
Hum! mused Sid Todd.
human
Well, maybe, but I thought it must be the hoss-thieves.
gpt
Why would horse-thieves want to hurt our horses?
human
They wouldn't want to do that, but they might be thinking our horses would fall and throw us. But I see that reasoning is weak. Maybe it was young Merwell--and Hank Snogger. If it was, they ought to be punished good an' proper, hear me!
gpt
I am going to look around the bushes,
human
Look out that you don't get into trouble, son. Anybody who would do this would do worse.