Chapter 5: The Pueblo
Lee led the little party south and west through Texas and into the New Mexico territory. They kept to themselves, away from towns and the forts that were usually associated with them. They camped in secluded places and lived off the land. Occasionally, Lee would enter a town to get news of what was happening in the area and replenish the supplies that were not available to them through natural resources. He still had most of the money he had made working for the Birks, thanks to Nate’s generosity. His insistence that Tatanka’s and Dog’s help in the livery more than made up for any cost they were to him. Lee knew that the real motive was Nate’s joy at having a family.
These memories often caused Lee to feel depressed and moody. He wished he had a plan for what was t
