Part 1: Chapters 22-25 Summary

Gus looks up after dinner and sees Jake and Lorena coming towards them, leading a pack horse. Lorena is a sight as she is wearing pants, something none of this crew have ever seen before. Dish sees Lorena coming with Jake and without a word gets up, mounts his horse, and heads for the herd even though it isn't his shift. Jake asks if they can make a meal, and Gus tells him that he and Lorie are welcome any time. He goes over and helps Lorie dismount, after Jake introduces her to Call. Sean finishes, and sitting out on his horse, he begins a mournful Irish ballad, making the mood of all who listen melancholy. When Jake finishes eating, Call walks over asks him what his plans are. Jake tells him that they are headed for Denver, but...