"Before half an hour had passed, we were aware that we were pursued. We threw off the road at
right angles and rode for an hour. Then, with the North Star for a guide, we put over fifty miles
behind us before sunrise. It was impossible to secrete ourselves the next day, for we were compelled
to have water for ourselves and stock. To conceal the fact that our friends were prisoners, we
returned them their arms after throwing away their ammunition. We had to enter several ranches
during the day to secure food and water, but made no particular effort to travel.