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Rumours of the westward march of civilization had floated from time to time up the country from the main line as far as the Crossing, and had penetrated even to the Night Hawk ranch, only to be allayed by succeeding rumours of postponement of the advance for another year.
It was Mackenzie who brought word of the appearance of the first bona fide scout of the advancing host.