“By the time we’re back in New Colorado City, we’ll have a day and a half to figure out where this meeting Raleigh is involved in is taking place,” Todd said and stretched. He stood and held out his hand for Nick’s plate. “Want more?”
“No.” Nick shook his head. “Thanks.” He leaned against one of the makeshift stalls.
They had given up the train car where most of the wounded were staying for the one transporting the horses. There they could talk in private as well as care for the horses and keep guard. The last car would be the first place anyone attacking the train would try to access, and none of them wanted to chance another attack.
“I’ll be right back.” Todd carried their dishes to the dining car. It was the only one left in its original condition, other than the livestock car. On th
