Re: Chapter 13: To Beef or Not to Beef
In reply to Randy Oldman (msg # 953):
"Aw, Hell!" Jake exclaimed as he threw off his blanket and rose to his feet. He had been sound asleep, as indicated by the fact that it had taken either Randy or JEB -- Jake couldn't honestly tell which -- to roust him from his slumber. But now that he was up, the sounds of shouting, war-cries, and gunshots could clearly be heard somewhere off to the west.
The camp was a beehive of activity, with most men already rushing to get their horses saddled. Keeping his carbine in hand, Jake rushed over to where Ghost was tied to the length of rope where the horses were tethered for the night. As he moved, he heard ENS ask about a possible feint by the Indians, with the intent of drawing off some of the men and thus weakening their defenses.
"Could be, Perfesser," Jake agreed, "but I'm a-thinkin' that it's most likely just a straight-up attack on some poor bastards over yonder."
By the time that he reached Ghost, Jake could see that both Pete Haverty and Senor Rojas were well on their way towards getting their mounts saddled up and ready to ride.
The Texan set to work in an efficient, practiced fashion, and he soon found himself aided in his endeavors by Randy, who was tossing bits of tack to him almost faster than he could fasten them in place. "'Preciate it," Jake told Mr. Big 'Un with a nod of his head.
OOC: 00:22, Today: Jake Richardson rolled 24 using 1d20+10 with rolls of 14. Ride Check to Facilitate Saddling.
Edit: Added missing words.
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