 I will show them what I can do. Not only did Louisa get outfitted and get out on the trail, but she managed to make herself quite useful. I found great pleasure in riding horseback. By that means, I could render some assistance in driving the stock. There was a man in the company, a comical fellow by the name of Ephraim Hanks. He had charge of the loose cattle, was a dashing rider, and gave me some lessons in that art till I became very expert.