Chapter 9: Wagon Train
Sam and the men got up early while it was still dark outside, dressed and went downstairs for a quick breakfast. Todd, however, still feeling the effects of his imbibing, passed.
“You’re lookin’ a little green around the edges there, sonny boy,” Gus said with a laugh as Todd sat, leaning on his elbows and rubbing his temples.
After they finished eating, they made their way to the wagon train. Once there, Garrett had Sam help him make sure everyone was up and getting ready to depart. He sent Todd and Gus to the livery to get the horses. Many of the would-be settlers were already awake, making their morning meal, and getting the oxen yoked and hitched to the wagons. There was an air of subdued excitement.
Sam also sensed something else among some of the members of
