The Erath County herd was to be delivered to us on the 20th of
March. George Edwards was to have charge, and he and Major Hunter
started in ample time to receive the cattle, the latter proving an
apt scholar, while the former was a thorough cowman. In the mean
time I had made up a second outfit, putting a man who had made a
number of trips with me as foreman in charge, and we moved out to
the Clear Fork. The first herd started on the 22d, Major Hunter
accompanying it past the Edwards ranch and then joining us on my
range. We had kept in close touch with the work then in progress
along the Brazos and Clear Fork, and it was probable that we might
be able to receive in advance of the appointed day. Fortunately
this happened in two cases, both brands overrunning all
expectations in
