human
We thought we found the trail, but we lost it again, said the ranch owner.
gpt
Todd and some of the others are still at it, but I am afraid the thieves are out of our reach. I have sent word to the sheriff, and I suppose he'll put some men on the trail to-morrow.
human
Did you stop at the Merwell ranch?
gpt
Yes, I stopped there less than an hour ago. Mr. Merwell had just come in from a hunt for Link.
human
What! then Link isn't back yet?
gpt
No, and his father was a good deal worried about his absence. When I told about the loss of the horses, Mr. Merwell was worried more yet. He said we needn't think that his son touched them.
human
It is queer where Link is keeping himself,
gpt
That's true--unless he was hurt by the storm,
human
Have you any idea who these horse-thieves are?
gpt
We have a general idea, yes, answered Mr. Endicott.
human
The gang who took the other animals was led by a bold cowboy named Andy Andrews. Andrews is a thoroughly bad egg, and there had been a reward offered for his capture for several years. More than likely this raid was made by him or under his directions.
gpt
Then I sincerely hope they round up this Andy Andrews,
human
So do I--and that we get our horses back.