Crouching at the edge of the road they could see fairly well what was
before them, as revealed by the lights shining forth through the dingy
windows of the saloon. The Red Dog was not more than a hundred yards
away, and seemingly well patronised in spite of the fact that its owner
and many of his parasites were busily engaged elsewhere. The wide-open
front gave view of much of the barroom including even a section of the
bar. Numerous figures moving about were easily discernible, while up
above in the gambling rooms, the outlines of men were reflected upon
the windows.
A hum of voices echoed out into the night, but the platform in front of
the door was deserted. Occasionally some wanderer either entered or
departed, merging into the crowd within or disappearing through the
darkness without. To the left of the building, largely within its
shadow, stretched the hitch rail to which were fastened fully a dozen
cow-ponies, most of them revealed only by their restless movements,
although the few nearest the door were plainly enough visible in the
reflection of light.
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