The Untamed: Range Life in the Southwest (Classic Reprint) - Tapa blanda

Excerpt from The Untamed: Range Life in the Southwest

The cook always knew what to expect of Sam. When putting the mules in the wagon he was cognizant of the precise moment that Sam would kick, and could judge to a hair's breadth at what angle the smashing blow would be delivered. On his part, Sam knew that the cook was prepared; otherwise it is doubtful whether he would have let go some of the vicious side-sweeps of his left leg that he did. On occasions when the attacks were es pecially wicked, or when Dave calculated the margin of safety with too fine nicety, he would possess himself of a stout club and hammer hell-on-wheels until he was weak. In this way were bred mutual respect and a thorough understanding.

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Excerpt from The Untamed: Range Life in the Southwest

"Git your nose out'n that pot. Hi, you flop-eared - I swan, that ol'mule makes me mad sometimes. He'd jist as leave snake your whole batch right from under your nose as look at you. Git, you long-legged rascal! Whoopee!"

The cook dashed at the offender, swinging a bit of firewood. It struck the hybrid upon the hindquarter and he countered instantaneously by lashing out with his heels. Then he turned to smell of the projectile, but finding it unfit for consumption, trotted off up a neighboring rise and presently disappeared from view.

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