The marvellous country, or, Three years in Arizona and New Mexico.: Containing an authentic history of this wonderful country and its ancient civilization ... together with a full and complete history of the Apache tribe of Indians .../ By Samuel Woodworth Cozzens. Illustrated by more than one hundred engravings.

THE ENEMY SIGHTED.
Pausing here only long enough to give our animals a
draughit of the cool, refreshing water, we pushed on, up the
valley of the little stream, winding through a rugged and
somewhat broken country, towards the southern portion of
what was then recognized as the Navajoe country.
Don Rafael, Jimmy, and myself were at this time near
the head of the column, when we saw the guide, who had
I)een riding far in advance, spurring his horse towards us
at a furious rate; and upon coming up, he informed us that
he had found the stolen sheep, grazing in a valley about
two miles ahead, but had seen no Indians.
In a moment all noise ceased, as if by magic; Don Santioago hastily givilng, his orders in a quiet but determined
tone of voice.
A dozen of the Zunis were dismounted, and sent out in
different directions to ascertain the numbers and situation
of the foe. Others proceeded to string their bows, arrange
their quivers, and settle themselves firmly upon their animals, when the order to move cautiously forward was given,
Don Santiago informing me that he intended, if possible, to
surprise the Navajoes, as he particularly wished to recapture
the stock.
Up)on looking around, just after we had commenced oltr
forward movement, I was surprised to see Jimmy sitting on
the ground beside his animal, busily engaged in contemplating his shoes.
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