They travel through storms for several days, passing through meadows and mountain ranges. Nine days after leaving Chihuahua City, they pass a gap in the mountains and descend a path that is narrow and treacherous. They enter the small town of Jesus Maria where they stop to wait out the rain. The next day, they explore the town. After that, there is a feast of Las Animas with a parade through the streets. The following day, Glanton fires his gun in the courtyard in a drunken rage, so the judge puts him to bed and cares for him. A little girl has gone missing, and the whole town is looking for her. A young boy offers to sell the judge a puppy. The judge pays for both the boy's puppies and then throws.....
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