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The old rules were adhered to. Any
rider or any Indian could enter any horse in any race, or as many horses as he
liked in as many races. But by winning one race he excluded himself from the
others. Bostil argued for a certain weight in riders, but the others ruled out
this suggestion. Special races were arranged for the Indians, with saddles,
bridles, blankets, guns as prizes.
All this appeared of absorbing interest to Bostil. He perspired freely. There
was a gleam in his eye, betraying excitement. When it came to arranging the
details of the big race between the high-class racers, then he grew intense
and harder to deal with. Many points had to go by vote. Muncie and Williams
both had fleet horses to enter in this race; Holley had one; Creech had two;
there were sure to be several Indians enter fast mustangs; and Bostil had the
King and four others to choose from. Bostil held out stubbornly for a long
race. It was well known that Sage King was unbeatable in a long race. If there
were any chance to beat him it must be at short distance.


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