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THE TROOP did not make an auspicious appearance when they gathered in the lots at dawn and began to saddle their horses and tie on their gear. Call had decided to take the two boys, Pea Eye and Jake Spoon, plus Deets to do the cooking, Long Bill in case there was a desperate fight, and of course himself and Augustus-the latter had not appeared.
Long Bill was there, at least, dark circles under his eyes and a haggard look on his face.