The trapper and a gang.

CH8: Back to the sources

Sarah was chatting with John looking at a flock of sheep, he had an idea.
Arthur arrived at the same time.

- So... feeling better? How's the scar?Arthur asked.

- I heal pretty fast.

-Lucky you. So you two just lazing about or... you got any leads?

- We got something. Said Sarah, watching the sheep. " You see them?

- Sure. You are interested by sheep, now?

- Maybe... Come on. Said John.

- Well where exactly are we going? Asked Arthur.

- Collect something... help us get some sheep. Said Sarah.

- And since when do you know how to steal sheep, Sarah?

- Since I'm 16, sheep, cow, horses ... I have a good level. For me, it's a real back to the sources.

- We'll see that...

They go first to the gun store.They need a sniper rifle.Sarah and John waited for Arthur to come out of the store while smoking a cigarette.

When Arthur arrives, they ride on horseback and leave the town towards a herd of sheep coming down to auction from Emerald ranch. But just before arriving, a conversation between John and Arthur disturbed Sarah.

They discussed the fact that John does not spend enough time with Jack, and Arthur does not stop reprimanding John for his role as a father.

Then John answered:

- It ain't that simple. You know that as well as anyone. Same as with you and that girl, what was her name.... Mary?

- That was different.

- No, it ain't, just the same. Said John.

At this moment Sarah does not know what to think, she is surprised to discover that Arthur has had a relationship with a woman before. And she wonders why it did not work.But the time is not for questions, she must concentrate. They went up a hill to better locate the herd.

- Okay, I think that's them over there. Said John.

- So what now? Asked Arthur.

- Put a shot in near them, I reckon they'll hightail it. Respond John.

- They're only ranch hands. Just watch the sheep. Said Sarah.

Arthur aims with the rifle and fires near the herd, two ranchers have fled but one of them is staying.

- Looks like one of them don't scare too easy. Said Arthur.

- Put another shot in close, he'll get the message. Said John.

Arthur shoot again near the rancher, and he fled, leaving the herd alone.

- Okay, let's go get them. Said Sarah, going back on her horse.

- Did you ever work on a ranch, Gardner? Asks John.

- Yeah, a long time ago, and most guys are as dumb as trees. Respond sarah.

- How hard could it be? Asked John.

- You will soon find out, boys. Respond Sarah, with a slight smile.

They gallop towards the flock, which is scattered because of Arthur's shot.

- They're pretty scattered. Let's get them all rounded up. Said John.

Sarah left on the left, looking for the lost sheep, she shrieks to make them move faster. Arthur observes her, she has a good technique.

To Sarah, it reminds her when she was helping her father at Mr. and Mrs. Larson's ranch.