Two hours later Delmonico is awake and takin' a walk in the crisp fall night. The brisk walk makes him break out into a song:
I'm back from the shadows again,
Out where an Indian's your friend
Where the vegetables are green
and you can pee right into the stream
(And that's important)
I'm back from the shadows again.
On his way back to camp he trips over something and brings his lantern near, what he sees makes him glad he didn't see it on the way down to the creek or he'd a most likely had a accident.
Hurrying back to camp he grabs the Sharps and the ammo belt, he builds up the fire, lights the other lantern and makes a big pot of coffee, there is no sleeping now, the rumors are true, they are here.
Sittin' in the fire light gulping coffee to make sure he is awake, Delmonico gets his wireless lap top and types in:
www.rigbyguns.com "Dear Sirs, send me, Delmonico, care of the No Name Ranch on the Dismal River, Newbrassky, one of you 8 gauge rifles for brass catridges, also send me 1000 rounds for it. Send it as soon as possible. Delmonico"
As the Screech Owl flies off, (pigeons don't work nights
) Delmonico adds a bit more of his precious wood to the fire and hopes morning comes soon, before they decide to come.