He slid to the ground and rolled partly under the wagon on top of his own shotgun. Soupy Jones had assumed the top-hand role, once Dish left, and flourished in it. Then he felt embarrassed. Augustus was tired and hungry.
You boys took the wrong ship, Augustus said. He kept his rifle propped against a wagon wheel while he was eating. Its meaning was clear enough. About that time the Spettle boys rode up, and crossed the horse herd.
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