| 单词 | vaquero |
| 例句 | His fathers before him were vaqueros, and so he expects us to be men of the llano. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z The move lowered my father in the esteem of his compadres, the other vaqueros of the llano who clung tenaciously to their way of life and freedom. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Then they imported herds of cattle from Mexico and became vaqueros. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z These were the people of my father, the vaqueros of the llano. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Then the silence was shattered with the thunder of hoofbeats; vaqueros surrounded the small house with shouts and gunshots, and when they entered the room they were laughing and singing and drinking. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z She told me about Narciso when he was a young man, a fine vaquero, and very respected. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z But when the western sun touched the clouds with orange and gold the vaqueros got in their trucks and headed home, and my father was left to drink alone in the long night. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z My father had been a vaquero all his life, a calling as ancient as the coming of the Spaniard to Nuevo Méjico. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z “Of course, the precise origin of burritos isn’t known. According to Wikipedia, some speculate that they might have originated in the eighteen hundreds among the vaqueros, the cowboys of northern Mexico.” The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z I thought about the young vaqueros sitting under the stars, feeling lonely — perhaps longing for someone — and slowly becoming men. Modern Love: What Is Carved in Stone 2011-05-27T17:29:32Z She’s a healer and he’s a vaquero, but both are still healing from a vampire attack when they were teenagers. 24 Works of Fiction to Read This Summer 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z Their thinking about Ohlone cuisine has evolved: pastas harken back to Medina’s Sicilian great-great-great grandfather, who used broomsticks to dry them, and to Mexican and vaquero- inflected dishes like Venison Chile Colorado. Indigenous Founders of a Museum Cafe Put Repatriation on the Menu 2022-12-11T05:00:00Z This would certainly explain why cowboys are better known than vaqueros or gauchos, but not, I think, the full range of the international vibrations they set up, or used to set up. The myth of the cowboy 2013-03-20T18:00:01Z And if Arturo’s own vaquero resolve is shadowed by quixotic futility, so much the better. Roberto Bolaño Recenters His Mythic World 2021-02-16T05:00:00Z Closer to the Bridge of the Americas and Chamizal Park, Viva Mexico! stages a two-hour-long pageant that celebrates everything from Mexico’s indigenous roots to its vaquero culture with song and dance. From Museums to Mountains, Pride and Patriotism 2018-02-06T05:00:00Z The story turns from the mythic — visions and healing, thousands of followers, vaqueros and mestizos — to the day-to-day. Urrea's 'Queen of America': Teresita returns 2011-12-02T18:38:04Z The ranches, vaqueros and cowboys, the windbreaks and orchards may no longer exist. 'A place of happiness': The colorful past and uncertain future of Cook's Corner 2023-08-27T04:00:00Z It includes horse trails for a local community of vaqueros as well as an ADA-compliant ramp that will lead to the top of Nike Hill, a popular viewpoint. A home, an office and a park demonstrate that design can be environmentally conscious — and look good 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z Each spring, hundreds of men from across Mexico and the United States make a pilgrimage to this colorful colonial city for an annual gathering of gay vaqueros — or cowboys. Gay cowboy conventions celebrate sexual freedom — and Mexican identity itself 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z Club Tempo in Hollywood caters to the queer vaquero community. TikTok's 'vibe check analyst' helps queer youth feel comfortable in their own skin 2022-11-29T05:00:00Z The words were all Spanish: “Cowboy” comes from the Spanish word vaquero. John Leguizamo's open letter to Hollywood 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z “My pants are tight, the boots are pointy. I’m a vaquero of those two identities.” Bring your tejana and botas for a night as a queer vaquero at Club Tempo 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z Many customers perusing vaquero boots or waiting for a haircut had not heard of the brewing scandal. In Nury Martinez's district, Angelenos react with disgust to news of racist recording 2022-10-10T04:00:00Z Several other candidates also vying to be named “rostro vaquero,” the official face of the convention, did the same. Gay cowboy conventions celebrate sexual freedom — and Mexican identity itself 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z In what ways might the Mexican vaquero pictured above have influenced the American cowboy? U.S. History 2014-12-30T00:00:00Z “The first, quote, rodeo was in Texas, but the charros and the vaqueros did competitions like this starting back before California was a state. So the history in LA is huge.” Rodeo industry bucks Los Angeles City Council bid to bust up sport 2022-02-21T05:00:00Z To be a queer vaquero is to be unapologetic about who you are; it’s a radical act. Bring your tejana and botas for a night as a queer vaquero at Club Tempo 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z Lummis cobbled together a swashbuckling vaquero image for himself, and published a magazine called “The Land of Sunshine.” Go ahead and rub L.A.'s winter sunshine in people's faces. We've been doing it forever 2022-01-11T05:00:00Z The rostro vaquero competition is a cheeky nod to rural Mexican festivals where young women in elaborate dresses are crowned “princesses” or “queens.” Gay cowboy conventions celebrate sexual freedom — and Mexican identity itself 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z “My dream is for the cowboys and the vaqueros — who were the first cowboys — to all be in one place, to bring those two worlds together.” As country music faces a racial reckoning, a new question: Where are the Latino artists? 2021-06-28T04:00:00Z He prided himself on his Spanish vaquero style of dress - classic vest and silk tie or neckerchief. Black cowboys highlighted at Nevada annual poetry gathering 2020-02-07T05:00:00Z The Hollywood club is one of L.A.’s few remaining Latino gay bars, and the only one that caters to the queer vaquero community. Bring your tejana and botas for a night as a queer vaquero at Club Tempo 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z A few days after we spoke, he was in a West Hollywood photo studio, dressed in a vintage vaquero costume, a nod to the Mexican cowboys of the late 1800s. Lil Nas X on coming out: 'I wanted to be someone that people are proud of' 2019-12-06T05:00:00Z “When you come here, you feel a certain pride in being Mexican,” said Emmanuel Fernández, a 29-year-old lawyer from Mexico City who first learned about the world of gay vaqueros while living in Atlanta. Gay cowboy conventions celebrate sexual freedom — and Mexican identity itself 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z And with a strong vaquero and ranching heritage, and relative isolation from the rest of Mexico, the city reckons with a reputation for provincialism. Exploring Hermosillo, northern Mexico’s great unsung food city 2019-06-26T04:00:00Z On his head sits a coffee-brown hat reminiscent of those worn by vaqueros who working the ranges of northern Nevada more than a century ago. Black cowboys highlighted at Nevada annual poetry gathering 2020-02-07T05:00:00Z West Hollywood doesn’t have the cultural outlet that Rodriguez and other queer vaqueros are looking for, and the straight paisa bars typically found in South L.A. or the Eastside are not welcoming, either. Bring your tejana and botas for a night as a queer vaquero at Club Tempo 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z “He was a vaquero, a well-known horse trainer.” In Orange County, land of reinvention, even its conservative politics is changing - Los Angeles Times 2018-11-05T05:00:00Z When a local government official was filmed singing at a gay vaquero convention in the largely rural state of Coahuila in 2018, he was criticized widely. Gay cowboy conventions celebrate sexual freedom — and Mexican identity itself 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z Instead, it adopts baroque patterns borrowed from the vaquero tradition. The Cowboy Boot’s Unlikely Journey from Ranch to Runway 2018-08-21T04:00:00Z In February, San Francisco officials said they planned to remove a prominent downtown monument depicting a defeated Native American at the feet of a vaquero and a Spanish missionary. First it was Confederate monuments. Now statues offensive to Native Americans are poised to topple across the U.S. 2018-04-01T04:00:00Z He’s recently started capturing some of his vaquero outings at the club on TikTok. Bring your tejana and botas for a night as a queer vaquero at Club Tempo 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z It is often said that the pinquitos were introduced to the area over 100 years ago by Spanish vaqueros. A brief history of pinquito beans, a staple of Santa Maria barbecue, plus a recipe 2017-06-29T04:00:00Z He knew that years ago, when many of the participants at the vaquero event were coming of age, appearing gay was risky. Gay cowboy conventions celebrate sexual freedom — and Mexican identity itself 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z Argentine cowboys—called vaqueros in Spanish—play music outside their wagon. Yeehaw! 18 Photos for National Day of the Cowboy 2015-07-25T04:00:00Z There is a similar looking bean called the orca, but Rancho Gordo says many mottled black and white beans are called orcas, and that “vaqueros really look more like horses than whales.” Adopt a Bean and Cook With It 2014-07-04T04:00:00Z All eyes are on a pair of vaqueros locked arm in arm as they kick the floor with their boots in time with the upbeat song “La Yaquesita.” Bring your tejana and botas for a night as a queer vaquero at Club Tempo 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z I don’t refry them for as long as I normally would because I like them moist, and vaqueros are starchier than black beans. Tostadas With Smashed Black Beans or Vaqueros, Salsa Fresca and Avocado 2014-07-01T04:00:00Z Named after the semi-automatic style of rifle, the Nayarit-based musical group is legendary, its brass-driven songs about treacherous women and wild parties emblematic of vaquero culture in central and northern Mexico. Gay cowboy conventions celebrate sexual freedom — and Mexican identity itself 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z Argentine cowboys—called vaqueros in Spanish—play music outside their wagon. Yeehaw! 18 Photos for National Day of the Cowboy 2015-07-25T04:00:00Z She won by spelling the word “vaquero” correctly. Lori Anne Madison, young speller, says having fun is important, too 2012-05-29T18:58:42Z He recalls spotting vaqueros lining up outside when he was a kid. Bring your tejana and botas for a night as a queer vaquero at Club Tempo 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z A cream-colored pony came cantering along the trail from Hoskins, its rider as gaily dressed as a Mexican vaquero—a splotch of color against the 31 background of the evergreens almost startling to his vision. The Heart of Canyon Pass 2011-08-04T02:00:24.083Z His family members don’t understand his obsession, his weekends with other vaqueros. Gay cowboy conventions celebrate sexual freedom — and Mexican identity itself 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z Argentine cowboys—called vaqueros in Spanish—play music outside their wagon. Yeehaw! 18 Photos for National Day of the Cowboy 2015-07-25T04:00:00Z It was a vaquero trick that Jane Ann had seen the men perform; yet it was a mercy that she, a slight girl, was not pulled out of her saddle and killed. Ruth Fielding at Silver Ranch Schoolgirls Among Cowboys 2011-06-14T02:00:23.130Z Ventura stands by the dance floor as pairs of vaqueros dance close together. Bring your tejana and botas for a night as a queer vaquero at Club Tempo 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z The faithful vaqueros had rushed from the trembling and undulating plain to the Rancho, only to see it topple into a yawning abyss that opened to receive it. Gabriel Conroy 2011-06-08T02:00:19.217Z I have not a vaquero with a better seat. The Mystery of The Barranca 2011-05-25T02:00:16.720Z The two Indian vaqueros after putting their cattle in the corral, came down to inquire for further orders, and seeing the race going on, they thought they could join in, too. The Squatter and the Don 2011-03-27T02:00:13.400Z A fresh fusillade commences, the white gradually showing dimmer, till at length it is deeply encrimsoned, and the vaquero is a lifeless corpse. The Lost Mountain A Tale of Sonora 2011-03-23T02:00:19.250Z “I like to say hi to everybody because I’ve known them for a long time. Every Sunday, it’s the same people,” says Rodriguez as he embraces and chats with fellow vaqueros. Bring your tejana and botas for a night as a queer vaquero at Club Tempo 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z The oldest vaquero never ventures a foot upon these plains. Gabriel Conroy 2011-06-08T02:00:19.217Z This hut belongs to a vaquero of San Angel, and this is an order, left in his absence, to drive the bulls into the hacienda.” The Mystery of The Barranca 2011-05-25T02:00:16.720Z There they separated, each followed by a vaquero, going in different directions. The Squatter and the Don 2011-03-27T02:00:13.400Z He brought forth next is recognisable, by the picturesque dress still on his person, as the vaquero. The Lost Mountain A Tale of Sonora 2011-03-23T02:00:19.250Z It was to this flat that Mr. Randolph’s party took their way, accompanied by vaqueros leading horses upon which to bring back the spoils of the morning. A Daughter of the Vine 2011-03-09T03:00:47.790Z He had read in the eyes of the lounging vaqueros, in the covert glances of the women servants, that the story of his adventure was known to the household. Gabriel Conroy 2011-06-08T02:00:19.217Z Oh, who is so free as a gallant vaquero? The Library Magazine of Select Foreign Literature All volumes 2011-03-02T03:00:25.433Z The Don, with his two sons and three vaqueros, had gone out in search of his cattle, as usual, just as if no remittitur had come. The Squatter and the Don 2011-03-27T02:00:13.400Z Whether needed or not, it will be well to have your valiant vaqueros with us. The Lost Mountain A Tale of Sonora 2011-03-23T02:00:19.250Z He little dreamed that he was repaying a thousand-fold the few extra days of life the good-looking vaquero had given him. His Unknown Wife 2011-01-27T03:00:38.763Z A vaquero was pitched across the hood and with screams of anguish managed to leap away to earth. The Mesa Trail 2011-01-27T03:00:37.207Z These garments are worn almost continually by certain classes, among them the vaqueros, or riders of the pampas. Where Duty Called or, In Honor Bound 2011-01-01T03:00:22.753Z “So much the better,” George said, and both shook hands with Gabriel, who quickly jumped on his horse and was off at a gallop, followed by his vaquero. The Squatter and the Don 2011-03-27T02:00:13.400Z “Got him stretched now!” came the triumphant shout, as the bull went down with an infuriated snort, and lay there, chest heaving, while the vaqueros made him fast. Unexplored! Our collective rig was so cubist or futurist, in general effect, that your vaquero outfit passed with the rest. His Unknown Wife 2011-01-27T03:00:38.763Z An enslaved, dust-eating Mexican vaquero wouldn't hitch his pony to such a man. Last Words But the effect of this linen manta worn by these street fighters was even better than that of the woolen cobija of the vaqueros. Where Duty Called or, In Honor Bound 2011-01-01T03:00:22.753Z The Don was coming slowly with his two sons, watching the vaqueros driving the cattle up the hill. The Squatter and the Don 2011-03-27T02:00:13.400Z The vaquero was encased in the equipments with which that class ride into the woods after cattle. Incidents of Travel in Yucatan, Vol. II. As it was, he and every onlooker realized that the rakish-looking vaquero had saved his life. His Unknown Wife 2011-01-27T03:00:38.763Z Another vaquero followed, with a lazo over the horns, to hold the bull back, and keep him from rushing upon his leader. Incidents of Travel in Yucatan, Vol. I. I had thought none could ride as ride our vaqueros. A Volunteer with Pike The True Narrative of One Dr. John Robinson and of His Love for the Fair Señorita Vallois Behind them the vaqueros were driving a lot of cattle towards the “corral” at the back of the house. The Squatter and the Don 2011-03-27T02:00:13.400Z A vaquero stood up, and each Mestiza was called out in order. Incidents of Travel in Yucatan, Vol. II. The smiling vaquero stepped out on to the open deck. His Unknown Wife 2011-01-27T03:00:38.763Z The vaqueros went in pursuit of him with the lazos, and, chasing him round, the spear fell out, and they caught him. Incidents of Travel in Yucatan, Vol. I. Upon the edge of a broad savannah beyond was a corral, or enclosure, and a shed, used by the vaqueros for slaughtering, branding, and so forth in the season, empty now. The Woodlands Orchids He then went into the hall to go to the court-yard, where his saddled horse and his vaquero waited for him. The Squatter and the Don 2011-03-27T02:00:13.400Z The sides of the elevated dignitary shook, the vaquero shook under him, and they were near coming down together. Incidents of Travel in Yucatan, Vol. II. Have you any clothes belonging to that vaquero nephew of yours who broke his neck in a race last Easter?” His Unknown Wife 2011-01-27T03:00:38.763Z It was by a rope two or three hundred feet long, passed through the fleshy part of the bull's nose, and secured at both ends to the vaquero's saddle. Incidents of Travel in Yucatan, Vol. I. At the same time, from one of the adobes, they saw a vaquero emerge. The Vision of Elijah Berl You will not have to be a vaquero. The Squatter and the Don 2011-03-27T02:00:13.400Z My companion did not sympathize in my humour; his vaquero saddle hurt him, and he could not ride faster than a walk. Incidents of Travel in Yucatan, Vol. II. “I know exactly what is inside—rough stuff, bought to maintain my disguise as a vaquero, but all the better for present purposes.” His Unknown Wife 2011-01-27T03:00:38.763Z The cave had been discovered by the major domo and some vaqueros while in pursuit of robbers who had stolen a bull; and no robber's cave in romantic story could equal it in wildness. Incidents of Travel in Yucatan, Vol. I. Eunice had deliberately cut him out from the bunch, to use the vaquero's expression, and, to continue the figure, had adroitly roped him. The Vision of Elijah Berl Romeo, therefore, was there with three large wagons, and two vaqueros to convey Mrs. Darrell's pretty Jersey cows. The Squatter and the Don 2011-03-27T02:00:13.400Z The costumes of the vaqueros, too, bore well the light of day. Incidents of Travel in Yucatan, Vol. II. But suddenly to her amazement there came forth seven men clad in vaquero costume, who laughed boisterously and shot their revolvers aimlessly into the air. The Song of the Wolf The others, especially the vaqueros, had joined the outlaws, and the hacienda was being looted. Frances of the Ranges The Old Ranchman's Treasure On the plains a few straggling herds of cattle, with uncouth vaqueros, cluster around a seeping spring of bitter water. The Vision of Elijah Berl About four o'clock the vaqueros had a recess. The Squatter and the Don 2011-03-27T02:00:13.400Z The fiscales, having once taken ground as dancers, were continually ordering the vaqueros to step aside, and taking their places. Incidents of Travel in Yucatan, Vol. II. He drew from his vaquero jacket a dispatch. The Missourian Some way, Miguel, the Indian vaquero, managed it, or got his girl to hide it out. The Treasure Trail A Romance of the Land of Gold and Sunshine At the gate, the vaquero and Winston, drawing their reins over their ponies' heads, dropped them on the ground. The Vision of Elijah Berl The shouts of the vaqueros, bellowing of cattle and barking of dogs resounded throughout the valley, the echo repeating them from hill to hill and mountain side. The Squatter and the Don 2011-03-27T02:00:13.400Z The races over, the amateur vaqueros led in the first bull, having two real vaqueros at hand for cases of emergency. Incidents of Travel in Yucatan, Vol. II. “Both lassoed,” Tiburcio went on, “and no telling which was heifer and which vaquero, stampeding down on poor Max.–Ai de mi, I never thought it could be so funny!” The Missourian I was down there two years ago when we bought some herds from Perez, and lost quite a number from lack of water before the vaqueros got them to La Partida wells. The Treasure Trail A Romance of the Land of Gold and Sunshine It was here that a wandering vaquero chanced upon him. The Vision of Elijah Berl The bellowing of cattle and shouts of the vaqueros soon awoke the mountain echoes, and the silent little valley was noisy and crowded with busy life. The Squatter and the Don 2011-03-27T02:00:13.400Z The whole aspect of things was changed; the vaqueros were in dress suits, or such undress as was not unbecoming at a village ball. Incidents of Travel in Yucatan, Vol. II. The other vaquero, his companion, had no relieving trait at all, either luxurious or strikingly evil. The Missourian “I didn’t fool you much when I called that gang ‘vaqueros,’ did I?” he observed. The Treasure Trail A Romance of the Land of Gold and Sunshine So they allowed his vaqueros to ride into their herds and in silence they watched them drive out the animals which bore his brand. When the West Was Young Wallace’s freckle-faced son, a lad of five years, who was known among his vaqueros as “Sucatash,” was 21 the other member of the family. Louisiana Lou A Western Story The vaquero led the way up it on horseback, and we followed, dismounting at the top. Incidents of Travel in Yucatan, Vol. II. Soft-footed Indians and Mexican vaqueros, sprung from nowhere, cowboys, ranchers, women, they came silently up and listened. Tharon of Lost Valley Two former vaqueros of Mesa Blanca were there, and they nodded recognition to Kit. The Treasure Trail A Romance of the Land of Gold and Sunshine Finally he vanished down in Texas with his vaqueros and the salvaged herd. When the West Was Young The Twins think it is a fine thing to be a vaquero and ride horseback all the time. The Mexican Twins One day during the Rodeo we were out where the vaqueros were working and on our return found our home, a 'dobe house, burned down, and all our belongings with it, including considerable provisions. Arizona's Yesterday Being the Narrative of John H. Cady, Pioneer Year by year his vaqueros drove down the Wall herds of fat cattle, their brands blurred, insolently raw and careless. Tharon of Lost Valley Thus it was, and Señor Whitely, and enough vaqueros, rode with the herds, and General Rotil took the rest of the ranchmen to be his soldiers. The Treasure Trail A Romance of the Land of Gold and Sunshine While the vaquero was talking the invaders came into view, riding fast. When the West Was Young Just then a vaquero on night duty who had been lounging in the deep shadow at the far end of the veranda came forward on hearing the sounds of voices. When Dreams Come True Two or three years after this I hired as vaquero a Mexican named Neclecto, who after a year quit work and went for a visit to Nogales. Arizona's Yesterday Being the Narrative of John H. Cady, Pioneer The riders were gone, the vaqueros were at their posts around the resting stock, the low adobe house was settling into the quiet of the night. Tharon of Lost Valley Isidro came in with a bowl of water, and a much embroidered towel for the use of the distinguished guest, followed by a vaquero with smoking tortillas, and Tula with coffee. The Treasure Trail A Romance of the Land of Gold and Sunshine In the middle of the open slope, two hundred yards or so from the ranch buildings and a good quarter of a mile from the nearest vaqueros, a solitary figure showed. When the West Was Young The notes of the golden oriole and cooing of pigeons and wood-doves mingling with the silvery jingle of an occasional vaquero's spurs, came from the garden beyond. When Dreams Come True Last, but not least, a heterogeneous mob of cowboys and vaqueros, with their horses champing at the bit and eager to be off on their work. Arizona's Yesterday Being the Narrative of John H. Cady, Pioneer Ellen timidly tried to find out from the vaqueros where he had gone, but they evaded her. Tharon of Lost Valley I think she is scared that it was the Señor Rhodes who shooting Don Filipe, the vaqueros thinking that! The Treasure Trail A Romance of the Land of Gold and Sunshine But the Mexicans had been suffering from this sort of depredations until patience had ceased to be a virtue and a band of thirty dusky vaqueros were following the trail of those stolen longhorns. When the West Was Young There was only one vaquero at the ranch house, and he and Billy Haney and Wellesly were the only human beings within many miles. With Hoops of Steel The vaquero, however, pours boiling water on the powdered coffee in his drinking cup, and sweetens it with a brown sugar stick. All About Coffee Her easy and constant association with the riders and vaqueros had dulled her somewhat, but she could be royal on occasion. Tharon of Lost Valley No horse is mine;––if I walk abroad for my own health a vaquero ever is after me that I ride back with no fatigue to myself! The Treasure Trail A Romance of the Land of Gold and Sunshine Bert Chester the elder, it appeared, was off on a long drive into Modoc; two days elapsed before his vaqueros, left on the ranch, could reach him. The Readjustment It was Jim, the vaquero from Mead’s ranch, but he and Haney looked at each other as if they had never met before. With Hoops of Steel “O yes!—he came to ask Don Augustin to take him into his service as a vaquero.” Wood Rangers The Trappers of Sonora The vaqueros missed him and his open hand. Tharon of Lost Valley Think you what Ramon would have done to a priest who let a vaquero carry me to the ranges! The Treasure Trail A Romance of the Land of Gold and Sunshine With a quick, tight rein she drew up, swung from the saddle expertly as a vaquero, and began to untie a canteen held by buckskin thongs to the side of the saddle. Brand Blotters In another month I had entirely regained my health, and Don Rafael proposed to me to enter his employ as a vaquero. Seven and Nine years Among the Camanches and Apaches An Autobiography The first was clothed in leather from head to foot, like the vaquero of some noble hacienda. Wood Rangers The Trappers of Sonora That night the white and yellow herd bedded at the Holding, vaqueros rode about it all night long, quietly, softly under the stars. Tharon of Lost Valley It was done quickly, and the vaqueros rode out as Clodomiro reached the plaza. The Treasure Trail A Romance of the Land of Gold and Sunshine An instant later the Mexican vaquero pulled himself to the vestibule of the smoking car ahead. Brand Blotters The rancheria of Don Ramon was one of the first attacked, and the proud old Don and his three sons, with most of their rancheros and vaqueros, were surprised and slaughtered. Seven and Nine years Among the Camanches and Apaches An Autobiography This cavalier, whom you see, is a vaquero, entrusted with the care of the beasts of the hacienda; for myself, I am a major-domo attached to the service of the proprietor. Wood Rangers The Trappers of Sonora Lounging around in cat-like quiet were some thirty men, riders, gun men, vaqueros. Tharon of Lost Valley But I was the very responsible vaquero of Rancho Soledad in Altar––and the lizards of guards at the gate had no moment of suspicion. The Treasure Trail A Romance of the Land of Gold and Sunshine She had learned to imitate the long roll of the vaquero’s stride, the mannerisms common to his class, and even the heavy voice of a man. Brand Blotters Before the bills were warm in the pockets of the sellers, his vaqueros were mounted and were moving the remuda toward the border. Crooked Trails and Straight Who tells the vaquero where the horse that he pursues has taken refuge? Wood Rangers The Trappers of Sonora The call of this bird is very much like that uttered by the Mexican ox-drivers when they herd together the animals under their care; hence its Spanish name of vaquero. Adventures of a Young Naturalist Miguel had been the well-trusted one of the Indian vaqueros, used to a certain dependence put upon him, and he straightened his shoulders for a task. The Treasure Trail A Romance of the Land of Gold and Sunshine “It must have been some of those wild vaqueros.” Brand Blotters The rider was in the broad-rimmed felt hat, the gray shirt, the plain leather chaps of a vaquero. Crooked Trails and Straight Another interval of silence succeeded to the narrative of the vaquero. Wood Rangers The Trappers of Sonora The vaquero laid hold of a long rope, and lifting the bull's hide upon his shoulders, asked Guapo to follow him with the two horses. Popular Adventure Tales “No such luck for a poor vaquero,” he confessed. The Treasure Trail A Romance of the Land of Gold and Sunshine Tell the vaqueros that I am moving my sheep only to take them to the railroad. Brand Blotters The knowledge of this froze any remorse the young vaquero might have felt. Crooked Trails and Straight When the Indians come to steal his cattle from the vaquero, does he sit still and say: God only can prevent them? Wood Rangers The Trappers of Sonora But there was no danger of Guapo's friend the vaquero committing this blunder. Popular Adventure Tales His knowledge of villages and rancheros was more dependable than that of the vaqueros; he would know the names of safe men. The Treasure Trail A Romance of the Land of Gold and Sunshine They rode in silence, with the loose seat and straight back of the vaquero. Brand Blotters Bronzed almost to a coffee brown, with the lean lithe grace of youth garbed in the picturesque regalia of the vaquero, Flandrau was a taking enough picture to hold the roving eye of any girl. Crooked Trails and Straight The voice had a foreign accent, which partly confirmed the truth of the vaquero’s conjecture, and the appearance of the speaker himself proved it to a certainty. Wood Rangers The Trappers of Sonora But the dogs, on this occasion, had been left behind, lest they should have bitten Leon, and the vaquero was compelled to let “Reynard” go his way. Popular Adventure Tales The vaqueros commented on this variously according to their own point of view. The Treasure Trail A Romance of the Land of Gold and Sunshine A young Mexican vaquero trailed softly behind them, the inevitable cigarette between his lips. Brand Blotters The young vaquero subscribed for a magazine and paid her the money. Crooked Trails and Straight “I am without resources,” said he at length, “and I go to ask Don Augustin Peña if he will accept me in the capacity of one of his vaqueros.” Wood Rangers The Trappers of Sonora He was not gaudily dressed like a vaquero, but everything he wore was possessed of a certain richness and was not lacking in color. Frontier Boys on the Coast or in the Pirate's Power It was my mother’s saddle, a wedding present from the vaqueros of our ranches when she married my father. The Treasure Trail A Romance of the Land of Gold and Sunshine The figure was that of the Mexican vaquero whom he had carelessly noted on the platform of the station. Brand Blotters And while searching for it, wake up some of the vaqueros. The Flag of Distress A Story of the South Sea “This is strange,” continued the vaquero, as the prairie wolf was heard to utter another long whine. Wood Rangers The Trappers of Sonora The haciendado, troubled about the fate of his children—thus completely in the power of his unfaithful vaqueros, whose companions crowded the corridor—permitted the second summons to pass without response. The Tiger Hunter He spoke in Spanish rapidly, while both men watched the approaching vaqueros. The Treasure Trail A Romance of the Land of Gold and Sunshine Once there came to them the sound of cheering, 180 and they looked up to see a group of vaqueros waving their hats and shouting down. Brand Blotters In town the big vaquero was a schoolboy on a holiday. The Great White Tribe in Filipinia “It is useless, master,” rejoined the old vaquero, whose experience among jaguars gave a certain authority to his words, “the best thing to be done, is to keep the fire ablaze.” Wood Rangers The Trappers of Sonora “Give orders,” said the latter, addressing him, “to my two vaqueros, Arroyo and Bocardo, to saddle their horses and accompany Señor Don Rafael!” The Tiger Hunter The lad whirled away again, riding joyously north, and Rhodes, after giving final directions to the vaqueros, turned his roan in the same direction. The Treasure Trail A Romance of the Land of Gold and Sunshine Their cattle roamed over boundless pastures, herded by mounted vaqueros; their grain-fields ripened under cloudless skies; their olive-orchards, carefully watered and tended by their Indian subjects, yielded rich returns. Life at Puget Sound: With Sketches of Travel in Washington Territory, British Columbia, Oregon and California But, in general, the Spanish-American “vaqueros,” or cattle—herds, treat the cattle under their charge with much cruelty, and this has the effect of rendering them savage. The Forest Exiles The Perils of a Peruvian Family in the Wilds of the Amazon But yesterday a vaquero gave me the news that she has lately died. Wood Rangers The Trappers of Sonora Your mule has taken that direction; and I shall have her caught for you by the vaqueros of the hacienda. The Tiger Hunter In the old old days it had housed all the vaqueros, but now the ranchmen were divided up on different outlying rancherias and the many rooms of Granados were mostly empty. The Treasure Trail A Romance of the Land of Gold and Sunshine The vaquero’s horse pulls up with a sudden halt, and sinks back on his haunches, and braces his fore feet out in front. St. Nicholas Magazine for Boys and Girls, V. 5, Nov 1877-Nov 1878 Scribner's Illustrated Even in herds of cattle where there are no bulls, there are cows so dangerous to approach, that the vaqueros never attempt driving them unless when well mounted. The Forest Exiles The Perils of a Peruvian Family in the Wilds of the Amazon In Washington I’m pointed out as a typical cowboy, the descendant of a Spanish vaquero and a trapper’s daughter. Aladdin & Co. A Romance of Yankee Magic Such, briefly, is the history of the dragoon captain up to the time when the vaquero, Julian, arrived in the camp at Huajapam. The Tiger Hunter That smile was yet with him when he saw the herd and the vaqueros coming up from the water tanks, and noted Conrad and Tomas Herrara talking together beside Conrad’s automobile. The Treasure Trail A Romance of the Land of Gold and Sunshine The vaquero puts a Spanish saddle on a tame horse, and starts out to see what he can find. St. Nicholas Magazine for Boys and Girls, V. 5, Nov 1877-Nov 1878 Scribner's Illustrated But there was no danger of Guapo’s friend the vaquero committing this blunder. The Forest Exiles The Perils of a Peruvian Family in the Wilds of the Amazon "Perhaps not, but we'll try," answered the vaquero, as we tore onward. Adventures in Many Lands These, after conducting the vaquero through a portion of the camp, halted in front of one of the largest tents. The Tiger Hunter Some were slaughtered for immediate use, and the rest placed in charge of vaqueros, to be driven on the hoof. The Scalp Hunters This picture shows two vaqueros in South America just making a capture. St. Nicholas Magazine for Boys and Girls, V. 5, Nov 1877-Nov 1878 Scribner's Illustrated But the dogs, on this occasion, had been left behind, lest they should have bitten Leon, and the vaquero was compelled to let “Renard” go his way. The Forest Exiles The Perils of a Peruvian Family in the Wilds of the Amazon Between forty and fifty carcases were strewed over the ground, which Don Juan and his vaqueros as they drew near recognised as the carcases of his own cattle. The White Chief A Legend of Northern Mexico There a groom was saddling another steed, in strength and beauty but little inferior to that led by the vaquero. The Tiger Hunter With wave of hand and flash of teeth the vaqueros, or cowboys, rode away, dragging the bull through the plaza and out. Gold Seekers of '49 The rope strains terribly, but the vaquero watches his chances, and takes in the rope every time it slackens. St. Nicholas Magazine for Boys and Girls, V. 5, Nov 1877-Nov 1878 Scribner's Illustrated The vaquero laid hold of a long rope, and lifting the bull’s hide upon his shoulders, asked Guapo to follow him with the two horses. The Forest Exiles The Perils of a Peruvian Family in the Wilds of the Amazon The Indians had been seen in the act, but the frightened vaqueros were but too glad to escape, and shut themselves up in the buildings of the farm. The White Chief A Legend of Northern Mexico The dragoons rode off, leaving the vaquero free to communicate to his master the message of which he was the bearer. The Tiger Hunter I heard only the shouts of the vaqueros on the other side of the hill; and this reminding me of my duty, I turned my horse, and rode back to the hacienda. The War Trail The Hunt of the Wild Horse The horse-catchers—or “vaqueros,” as they are called—are famous riders, and to see them capture a wild mustang is better than to go to a circus. St. Nicholas Magazine for Boys and Girls, V. 5, Nov 1877-Nov 1878 Scribner's Illustrated A shout caused Tom suddenly to turn his head, and to his joy he saw a mounted Mexican vaquero, who had brought him timely relief. The Young Miner or Tom Nelson in California Another dragoon soon tried his “pluck,” and also failed; and then a vaquero, and another horseman, and another, with like success—each failure being hailed by a groan from the crowd. The White Chief A Legend of Northern Mexico “What is your name, amigo?” demanded the latter, addressing himself to the vaquero. The Tiger Hunter I have offered rewards to hunters—to our own vaqueros, for he sometimes appears upon our plains—but to no purpose. The War Trail The Hunt of the Wild Horse The leader sees the vaquero, and he halts suddenly, and the others pull up in a confused crowd, and toss their heads, and sniff the air, as if they scented danger near. St. Nicholas Magazine for Boys and Girls, V. 5, Nov 1877-Nov 1878 Scribner's Illustrated Relieved from the immediate attentions of the grizzly, Tom did not continue to run, but stood still, and, forgetting his own peril, remained an excited spectator of the struggle between the bear and the vaquero. The Young Miner or Tom Nelson in California But there were swifter horses than his on the ground; and before he could double the turning-post he was overtaken by an active vaquero, and lost a wing of his bird. The White Chief A Legend of Northern Mexico The vaquero who came in was sent by Don Fernando with a message to master, to say that he would be here in the morning in his boat.” The Tiger Hunter One of our vaqueros saw him near the banks of a beautiful arroyo, which I know to be his favourite ground. The War Trail The Hunt of the Wild Horse Now the vaquero stands up in his saddle, and the lasso swings round and round in a circle over his head. St. Nicholas Magazine for Boys and Girls, V. 5, Nov 1877-Nov 1878 Scribner's Illustrated The vaquero reined his horse back, and his dark face became illumined with a smile of satisfaction. The Young Miner or Tom Nelson in California His conductors were well-mounted vaqueros, who, with their lazoes around his horns, were ready, in case of his showing symptoms of mutiny, to fling him to the earth by a jerk. The White Chief A Legend of Northern Mexico The vaqueros galloped straight to their stables and unsaddled their horses; the peons came crowding in from the fields; and while the plain was thus deserted the corral and outhouses became crowded. The Tiger Hunter It gave minuter details as to when, how, and where the white horse had been seen, and stated that the bearer of the note—the vaquero who had seen him—would act as my guide. The War Trail The Hunt of the Wild Horse The Mexican vaquero came to his news haltingly. Oh, You Tex! "He is one of the largest I have seen," said the vaquero. The Young Miner or Tom Nelson in California He then struck into a narrow path, but little used except by hunters or vaqueros in search of their cattle. The White Chief A Legend of Northern Mexico A vaquero has just galloped in to say that the waters are already within a league or two of the hacienda!” The Tiger Hunter The latter was a dashing, cheerful fellow, dressed in half-Mexican costume, who could ride a wild horse and throw the lazo with any vaquero in the crowd. The War Trail The Hunt of the Wild Horse At the time, Alfred and this other man, whose name was Tom, were convoying a band of Mexican vaqueros over to the Circle-X outfit. Blazed Trail Stories and Stories of the Wild Life The rieta being attached to the pommel of the saddle, of course the bear, in pulling as he did, hand over hand, steadily brought the vaquero and his steed nearer. The Young Miner or Tom Nelson in California “I hope they’ve got enough for us all,” said Ned, glancing at the party inside, as he leaped from the saddle, and threw the bridle to his vaquero. The Golden Dream Adventures in the Far West In the same enclosure were rows of chambers for the lodgment of the peons, vaqueros, and other retainers of the establishment. The Tiger Hunter The presence of his manada offered some guarantee, that he might still be near the ground where the vaquero had marked him. The War Trail The Hunt of the Wild Horse He saw that some of the vaqueros were running toward the arroya, that some were busily unhobbling the mules, and that one or two had kneeled and were preparing to shoot. Blazed Trail Stories and Stories of the Wild Life The vaquero followed up Tom's shot by another, equally effective, and the powerful animal dropped to the ground, dangerous still if approached, but unfitted for pursuit. The Young Miner or Tom Nelson in California He might as well have chased the wind; and it is probable that he would never have mounted his steed again had not the vaquero come to his aid. The Golden Dream Adventures in the Far West After Frank had finished his drawing, and added it to a portfolio which was already well filled, he fired a shot to recall his nautical comrade and the vaquero. Digging for Gold Adventures in California The vaquero believed he was not far off. The War Trail The Hunt of the Wild Horse Tom, and Alfred, and the ponies, and the cook-wagon, and the cook, and the Mexican vaqueros had done the alkali for three days. Blazed Trail Stories and Stories of the Wild Life Other eyes than hers saw it—those of Basilio Velasco, one of the vaqueros; a small, swarthy man, with the blackest and sharpest of eyes, in which just then was a strange glitter. The Ape, the Idiot & Other People I am a vaquero, and here I reside; Show me the broncho I cannot ride. Cowboy Songs and Other Frontier Ballads Accordingly, the vaquero was directed to look after the mules while Frank and Joe went to work with pick, shovel, and pan. Digging for Gold Adventures in California The Don must go out to look after his vaqueros. The War Trail The Hunt of the Wild Horse Most of the recumbent vaqueros merely cursed a little deeper and drew their serapes closer, but José Guiterrez grunted, threw off his blanket, and approached the fire. Blazed Trail Stories and Stories of the Wild Life I ordered the vaqueros to secure the weapon and make Basilio descend to the ground. The Ape, the Idiot & Other People It proved that this was just the very course to start the vaqueros, as the major had inspired them with more terror than all the rest of our party. The Rifle Rangers Next day about noon, our hero and Joe, with Junk, their vaquero, mounted their mules and rode away. Digging for Gold Adventures in California For reasons known to me, the vaquero did not either chase or molest him; but in breathless haste brought me the news. The War Trail The Hunt of the Wild Horse The vaquero was often absent from home—his business with his cattle carrying him to a great distance into the woods. The Boy Hunters Her husband was coming home, and with him his vaqueros, after a tedious drive of cattle to San Francisco. The Ape, the Idiot & Other People The vaqueros did not halt at the corral, as we expected, but kept across the prairie, and disappeared among the trees on the opposite side. The Rifle Rangers Great herds of cattle, rounded up by picturesque vaqueros with silver-garnished saddles and strange hats and whirling lassoes, paw the dusty ground, shortly to writhe beneath the hot imprint of the branding-iron. Mexico Its Ancient and Modern Civilisation, History, Political Conditions, Topography, Natural Resources, Industries and General Development My vaqueros are at your service, but I must not command them. The War Trail The Hunt of the Wild Horse Lucien could throw a lasso almost as well as Basil himself; and that was equal to a Mexican “vaquero” or a “gaucho” of the Pampas. The Boy Hunters "You are too pretty to be left alone," came in the slick tones of a Mexican vaquero. The Boy Land Boomer Dick Arbuckle's Adventures in Oklahoma His eye, flashing with rage, rolled around until it fell upon the rope leading from his horns to the saddle; and, suddenly lowering his head, with a furious roar he rushed upon the vaquero. The Rifle Rangers Behold the vaquero, with his riata whirling aloft as at full gallop he pursues a fleeing bull! Mexico Its Ancient and Modern Civilisation, History, Political Conditions, Topography, Natural Resources, Industries and General Development The shouts of the vaqueros, the music of singing-birds caged along the corridor, and the murmur of the fountain, were the only sounds. The War Trail The Hunt of the Wild Horse Buying some horses and hiring a Mexican vaquero to show me the country, and especially to be a witness to whatever took place, we pulled out for Fort Sumner. Ranching, Sport and Travel There remained but Brand Williams the foreman, Collie, and the sturdy, hard-riding Miguel, a young Spanish vaquero who was devoted to but two things in life, his splendid pinto pony, and the Moonstone Ranch. Overland Red A Romance of the Moonstone Cañon Trail One of the vaqueros then rode cautiously up, and, bending over in the saddle, unfastened both of the lariats, and set the animal free. The Rifle Rangers Perhaps a quarrel between two hot-blooded vaqueros has taken place. Mexico Its Ancient and Modern Civilisation, History, Political Conditions, Topography, Natural Resources, Industries and General Development “I am an officer of the American army”—I spoke loud, and in Spanish, of course, for the benefit of the peons and vaqueros. The War Trail The Hunt of the Wild Horse "They look like a bunch of vaqueros to me; but what would a crowd of fifty cowpunchers be doing in a country where the only cattle are goats?" The Broncho Rider Boys with Funston at Vera Cruz Or, Upholding the Honor of the Stars and Stripes Mexicans in black sombreros and blue overalls still prowl from cantina to cantina, but the gay vaquero and his señorita are no more. Overland Red A Romance of the Moonstone Cañon Trail All five—the vaqueros, the mustangs, and the bull—swept over the prairie like wind, the bull bellowing with rage and terror; while the vaqueros were yelling in his rear, and whirling their long lazos. The Rifle Rangers He refused to release the prisoners until the vaqueros "had helped his men to kill and salt the beeves." On the Spanish Main Or, Some English forays on the Isthmus of Darien. Moreover, your vaqueros must accompany us, and drive the cattle to the American camp.” The War Trail The Hunt of the Wild Horse The saddle-tree is hung with silver rings, fore and aft, to answer all the requirements of the vaquero in lacing up his riata. A Truthful Woman in Southern California Whisper as did those swarthy vaqueros and the young, lithe,89 low-voiced señoritas who strolled across the plaza in the dusk of by-gone days. Overland Red A Romance of the Moonstone Cañon Trail At this moment one of the vaqueros launched his lazo, which, floating gracefully out, settled down over one horn. The Rifle Rangers There I armed my peons and vaqueros, and a number of Indians who were living near, to whom I have always shown kindness. Under Drake's Flag A Tale of the Spanish Main “Here is one who will look to the remains of poor Lola;” and she signalled to a vaquero at that moment coming from the herd. The War Trail The Hunt of the Wild Horse Last came the real vaqueros, and they ride untamed, unbroken horses, after a long and rather painful struggle to mount. A Truthful Woman in Southern California Sometimes vaqueros came from the gates in the adobe walls, riding light and with the long spiral leap of the lasso rising from an upraised hand. The Emigrant Trail Seeing this, the vaquero did not turn his horse, but sat facing the bull, and permitted the rope to run out. The Rifle Rangers No one glanced at the hidalgo as, with his vaqueros, he rode through the streets of Lima. Under Drake's Flag A Tale of the Spanish Main Their judgment proved correct; for following the trail but a short distance farther, we came full in sight of the drove, which the vaquero confidently pronounced was the manada we were in search of! The War Trail The Hunt of the Wild Horse But, alas! for true love, the brutal vaquero follows. Steve Yeager The young vaquero had taken off his hat before the might of death, and made a perfunctory sign of the cross. Romance We commenced descending into the place, and the vaqueros, catching a glimpse of our uniforms, simultaneously reined up their mustangs with a sudden jerk. The Rifle Rangers A discussion took place as to whether it was better that they should appear as friends of his, who had come in from their country estate; or whether they should continue their disguise as vaqueros. Under Drake's Flag A Tale of the Spanish Main Its result he would have learned from the returned vaqueros. The War Trail The Hunt of the Wild Horse The men too were painted and dolled up extravagantly in vaqueros' costumes that were the limit of absurdity. Steve Yeager The two vaqueros, after seeing the schooner hull down under the low, fiery sun of the west, mounted and rode home over the plain, making for the head of the ravine, as their way lay. Romance With the quickness of thought the vaquero wheeled his horse, buried his spurs deep into his flanks, and, pressing his thighs to the saddle, galloped off in an opposite direction. The Rifle Rangers A vaquero was cantering toward the fire with a calf in his wake. The Big-Town Round-Up He did not want to debate with himself whether he had the pluck to throw down the gauntlet to this fighting vaquero if the call had come to him. The Sheriff's Son He was my vaquero horse, and many a cowboy stopped and looked as I rode by. The Wedge of Gold But there were always ugly affairs with the people on the estate—the vaqueros. Romance After running for a hundred yards or so, the vaquero suddenly wheeled and galloped out at right angles to his former course. The Rifle Rangers What is more wonderful than the duel described in the San Francisco Examiner, between Mexican vaqueros, in which the only weapons used were their riatas? The Jungle Fugitives A Tale of Life and Adventure in India Including also Many Stories of American Adventure, Enterprise and Daring Prom the gray's saddle he took a short piece of rope, such as vaqueros use to tie the legs of an animal when they have roped and thrown it. The Pride of Palomar Next morning, as we went out from breakfast, his vaqueros were trying to ride a vicious horse. The Wedge of Gold It would not take these skilled vaqueros long to catch their horses and saddle up. The Killer The second vaquero now came up, and, as the bull rushed past, launched his lazo after, and snared him around one of the legs, drawing the noose upon his ankle. The Rifle Rangers Well, now we have got the noose circling about the vaquero's head, and the next thing is to let it fly. The Jungle Fugitives A Tale of Life and Adventure in India Including also Many Stories of American Adventure, Enterprise and Daring Scarcely less acquainted with the road than his young master was the vaquero, so neither gave a glance at the country through which they were passing, but side by side took the miles in silence. The Girl of the Golden West So this young vaquero was a boy in years only?—and outlawed! The Ridin' Kid from Powder River He had a score to settle with that vaquero for having shot at him. Sundown Slim The vaquero was barely in time to escape those terrible hoofs. The Texan Scouts A Story of the Alamo and Goliad No," answered Mr. Ohnimus, "the vaquero never carries his noose long. The Jungle Fugitives A Tale of Life and Adventure in India Including also Many Stories of American Adventure, Enterprise and Daring Around it squatted a group of vaqueros, all smoking cigarettes and some of them lazily twisting lariats out of horsehair. The Girl of the Golden West Long he gazed at her, recalling her manner as she had raised her glass: "I drink to the young vaquero, with whom is my heart—and my life." The Ridin' Kid from Powder River To say that he was especially useful in his new calling as vaquero would not be to put it so mildly. Sundown Slim Now and then a Mexican vaquero cracked his long whip, and every report made Ned start and redden with anger. The Texan Scouts A Story of the Alamo and Goliad No vaquero who understands his trade ties his rope to his saddle. The Jungle Fugitives A Tale of Life and Adventure in India Including also Many Stories of American Adventure, Enterprise and Daring I answered that I would draw the necessary deed; and they immediately dispatched a couple of vaqueros for Captain Sutter, who lived at Hock Farm, six miles below, on Feather River. Personal Reminiscences of Early Days in California with Other Sketches; To Which Is Added the Story of His Attempted Assassination by a Former Associate on the Supreme Bench of the State The young vaquero had eaten, and had food with him. The Ridin' Kid from Powder River The creases at the corners of his eyes deepened as he recognized in the rider the vaquero who had set the Concho dog upon his sheep some months before. Sundown Slim The vaquero, emboldened by the prospect of such a splendid prize, crept closer and closer, and then suddenly threw the lasso. The Texan Scouts A Story of the Alamo and Goliad Our vaquero is trotting along with his rope hanging at his saddle bow or fastened behind him. The Jungle Fugitives A Tale of Life and Adventure in India Including also Many Stories of American Adventure, Enterprise and Daring On this rancho General Vallejo kept as many as fifteen thousand head of horses and horned cattle running at will, attended only by the necessary vaqueros employed to watch and attend them. Personal Reminiscences of Early Days in California with Other Sketches; To Which Is Added the Story of His Attempted Assassination by a Former Associate on the Supreme Bench of the State "The vaqueros from over there"—and he pointed toward the north—"they came—and now there is but this left"—and he indicated the saloon. The Ridin' Kid from Powder River It is—I know—what the vaquero of the Concho call the 'josh' that you give me, but I am yet not too old to like it. Sundown Slim Ned followed the pointing finger, and he now noticed the Mexican, a vaquero, who had been crouching so low that his figure blurred with the earth. The Texan Scouts A Story of the Alamo and Goliad Every vaquero that pretends to take care of his apparatus will bury his riata and stretch it every six or eight months. The Jungle Fugitives A Tale of Life and Adventure in India Including also Many Stories of American Adventure, Enterprise and Daring She could throw a rope as well as some of her vaqueros. A Daughter of the Dons A Story of New Mexico Today "You make a vaquero, some day, I think." The Ridin' Kid from Powder River And, madre, there is a man—vaquero, or cook, a big man, tall, that they call Sundown, who works for the Concho. Sundown Slim No sound came to his ears but the note of a Mexican trumpet or the crack of a vaquero's whip. The Texan Scouts A Story of the Alamo and Goliad He was a vaquero, to begin with; he had ridden fifty miles yesterday on range business; he was making money; he was putting part of that money away in Mr. Engle's bank. The Bells of San Juan There was some air of mystery, of expectation, among her vaqueros. A Daughter of the Dons A Story of New Mexico Today Old Juan, the vaquero, who lived in a cabin on the flat below the alkaline pool called Castac Lake, was filled with a fear of Pinto that was akin to superstition. Bears I Have Met—and Others His length of limb had no apparent relation to his shortcomings as a vaquero. Sundown Slim These men had deliberately crossed the path of the trail outfit in order to take from the vaqueros their money. Gunsight Pass How Oil Came to the Cattle Country and Brought a New West Without deigning to notice it, she caught a wink and a nod from one vaquero to another. Mavericks A dozen vaqueros and loungers sat and stood around the mouth of the corral, from which a slim young Mexican was leading the sorrel. A Daughter of the Dons A Story of New Mexico Today Then being already shorthanded, what does the fool vaquero boss do but pick a splinter out of his thumb with a pin and get blood poison enough to lay him off? Ma Pettengill Sundown felt that his status as a vaquero was in question. Sundown Slim The vaquero thanked his lucky stars that he had not taken off his spurs and left them with the saddle. Gunsight Pass How Oil Came to the Cattle Country and Brought a New West A Mexican vaquero was driving some horses into a corral. Mavericks But he had an instinct about horses that was worth more than the beauty of any slim, tanned vaquero of the lot. A Daughter of the Dons A Story of New Mexico Today The vaquero examined the article curiously and disdainfully. A Man Four-Square Perhaps the patron shall not know that the vaquero Corlees was here this morning. Sundown Slim The girl's face, white and shining in the moonlight, leaned out of the buggy toward the retreating vaquero. Gunsight Pass How Oil Came to the Cattle Country and Brought a New West Ever since he could swing himself to a saddle he had been a vaquero in the cow country. Mavericks It passed on the road below them, and she saw, as she looked down, that her vaquero Pedro lay in the bottom of it upon some hay. A Daughter of the Dons A Story of New Mexico Today As vaqueros, or cowboys, they were a distinct class. The Old Franciscan Missions Of California Evidently the strange vaquero had met with fortune. Sundown Slim But whether a man is muletero, vaquero, or torero, what matters it? Wide Courses A fourth spoke up, a leather-faced vaquero with hard eyes of jade. Mavericks His broad brimmed hat push'd back with careless air, The proud vaquero sits his steed as free As winds that toss his black, abundant hair. The California Birthday Book One vaquero sent his rope flying through the air, and the loop settled over a big, hairy fore paw. Stories of California And the "vaquero" loafed and smoked many cigarettes while the glowing eyes of Anita shone upon him with large sympathy. Sundown Slim The native people now make excellent vaqueros; they are daring horsemen, and as they work cheaply and are easily fed and lodged, the management of cattle costs less here, I imagine, than even in California. Northern California, Oregon, and the Sandwich Islands Next week a vaquero galloped home to the Twin Star ranch with a bullet through his leg. Mavericks Into the very midst of the seething mass would a vaquero dart, single out his victim without a moment's halt, drive the animal to the open space, and throw his lasso with unerring aim. The California Birthday Book Every spring and fall the cattle, which had roamed almost wild in the pastures, were "rounded up" by the cowboys, or vaqueros. Stories of California Assuredly he was not as the other vaqueros who visited the patron. Sundown Slim The party contained some discharged vaqueros who were anxious to interview the ranch foreman, but fortunately for him he was absent. Through the Grand Canyon from Wyoming to Mexico Our man Martin, who had once been a vaquero on the Vera Cruz coast, used to look upon the bulls of the high lands with great contempt. Anahuac : or, Mexico and the Mexicans, Ancient and Modern Arriving here, the vaquero winds the lasso round the legs of the doomed beast, and throws him to the ground, where he lies perfectly helpless and motionless. What I Saw in California The vaqueros of our ranch were anxious to visit the rancho, so it devolved on the white element to take charge of the cut. A Texas Matchmaker Then there were no sheep in the country—nothing but cattle and vaqueros. Sundown Slim A March day on the Rio Grande with wet clothing is not summer, and the vaqueros hesitated a bit before following the example of Quarternight and myself and dispensing with saddles and boots. The Log of a Cowboy A Narrative of the Old Trail Days Some are tolerably tame, and are kept within bounds by the vaqueros; but the greater proportion, numbering tens of thousands, roam wild about the country. Anahuac : or, Mexico and the Mexicans, Ancient and Modern The carreta which we met was drawn by two yokes of oxen, driven by an Indian vaquero, mounted on a horse. What I Saw in California But several vaqueros, who understood some English, advised Enrique of what the old matchmaker proposed to do, when the vaquero threw his hands in the air and began sputtering Spanish in terrified disapproval. A Texas Matchmaker Meanwhile the vaquero of the Concho was to rest and perhaps enjoy his cigarette? Sundown Slim When the cattle were once inside the wing we went rapidly, four vaqueros riding outside the fence to keep the cattle from turning the chute on reaching swimming water. The Log of a Cowboy A Narrative of the Old Trail Days The vaquero sent word to Doña Brígida that the horses he had brought in to sell to the officers had escaped and that he was hastening down the coast in pursuit. The Splendid Idle Forties Stories of Old California We determined to leave our mules in charge of Mr. Cook's vaquero, and proceed to San Francisco on hired horses. What I Saw in California But we held them until dawn, and after scattering them over several hundred acres, left them grazing contentedly, when, leaving two vaqueros with the feeding herd, we went back to the wagon. A Texas Matchmaker It required no sophistication on her part to realize that this caballero was not as the vaqueros she had heretofore known. Sundown Slim Fox caught him by the shirt, and, shaking the water out of him, turned him over to one of the other vaqueros, who towed him back to their own side. The Log of a Cowboy A Narrative of the Old Trail Days The vaqueros sat as if carved from sun-baked clay, as lightly as if hollowed, watching each other warily out of the corners of their eyes. The Splendid Idle Forties Stories of Old California Our Indian servant, or vaquero, feigned sickness this morning, and we discharged him. What I Saw in California Meanwhile Uncle Lance detailed Deweese and Happersett to handle my horses, allowing us five vaqueros, and distributing the other men as assistants to our other three contestants. A Texas Matchmaker The old Californians were passing; here and there some venerable Hidalgo played the host upon broad acres as in ancient days and came to San Francisco, booted, spurred, attended by a guard of vaqueros. Port O' Gold A History-Romance of the San Francisco Argonauts They had about thirty vaqueros under a corporal driving the herd, and the cattle were strung out in regular trailing manner. The Log of a Cowboy A Narrative of the Old Trail Days The vaquero of Vitriolo sat like an image, using neither whip nor spur, his teeth set, his eyes rolling from the goal ahead to the rider at his side. The Splendid Idle Forties Stories of Old California Captain Sutter generously furnished the requisite quantity of mules and horses, with Indian vaqueros, and jerked meat and flour. What I Saw in California Rather than make a three-mile ride to the house, the visitors took dinner with the wagon, and about one o'clock Deweese and a vaquero came in, dragging a hide between them. A Texas Matchmaker Cowbells tinkled musically faint with distance and from the vaquero quarters came a herder's song, a woman's laughter, the tinkle of a guitar. Port O' Gold A History-Romance of the San Francisco Argonauts A number of vaqueros attempted to catch him, but he outswam them and came out with the cattle; the excitement was too much for him to miss. The Log of a Cowboy A Narrative of the Old Trail Days With the bark of a coyote the vaquero of the South leans forward over Vitriolo's neck. The Splendid Idle Forties Stories of Old California Late in the afternoon we arrived at the mission of San Miguel, now occupied by an Englishman named Reed, his mestiza wife, and one child, with two or three Indian vaqueros. What I Saw in California Everything seemed perfectly satisfactory to all parties concerned, and after remaining in camp over an hour, Deweese and the vaquero saddled fresh horses and rode away. A Texas Matchmaker Among them were owners and vaqueros from a score of ranches. Port O' Gold A History-Romance of the San Francisco Argonauts We were about an hour in crossing, and on reaching the mainland met a vaquero, who directed us to a large fresh-water lake a few miles inland, where we camped for the night. The Log of a Cowboy A Narrative of the Old Trail Days Another bull had been brought in, and one of the vaqueros was to fight him. The Splendid Idle Forties Stories of Old California Both of our Indian vaqueros deserted in the night, carrying with them sundry articles of clothing placed in their charge. What I Saw in California During the latter part of March, Aaron Scales, two vaqueros, and myself came in one night from the Ganso and announced not over a month's supply of water in that creek. A Texas Matchmaker Men of all classes; top-hatted merchants rubbed elbows with red-shirted miners, Irish laborers smoking clay pipes, Mexican vaqueros, roustabouts from the docks, gamblers, bartenders, lawyers, doctors, politicians. Port O' Gold A History-Romance of the San Francisco Argonauts We hurried around to him and both rode up at the same time, when the vaquero blurted out, 'There's my horse's track.' The Log of a Cowboy A Narrative of the Old Trail Days Elena produced the pencil and paper she had managed to purloin from her father's table, and kneeling beside her faithful vaquero, wrote a note on his back. The Splendid Idle Forties Stories of Old California While enjoying the pic-nic with our agreeable hostess, a caballada was driven into the corral by two vaqueros, and two gentlemen soon after came into the house. What I Saw in California The vaqueros were disturbed over the journey, for Fort Worth was as foreign to them as a European seaport, but I jollied them into believing it was but a little pasear. A Texas Matchmaker "Well done, amigos," commented Sanchez as a quintet of grinning vaqueros rode up from the rear. Port O' Gold A History-Romance of the San Francisco Argonauts Inviting the messenger to some refreshment, he ordered his horse saddled and made preparation to return with this pseudo vaquero. Cattle Brands A Collection of Western Camp-fire Stories A stranger stood by the gates, giving orders to a vaquero but looking hard at her from beneath his low-dropped sombrero. The Splendid Idle Forties Stories of Old California A gentleman who starts upon a journey of one hundred miles, and wishes to perform the trip in a day, will take with him ten fresh horses and a vaquero. What I Saw in California Making ourselves at home in a coffeehouse conducted by a Mexican, Deweese ordered a few bottles of wine to celebrate properly our drive and to entertain Cruze and our vaqueros. A Texas Matchmaker Most of the vaqueros were at a fandango in the Mission. Port O' Gold A History-Romance of the San Francisco Argonauts Governor Alvarado made a sign to one of the vaqueros; the man rushed abruptly upon the bull and hit him a sharp blow across the nose with the cruel quirto. The Doomswoman An Historical Romance of Old California On either side rode a vaquero, with his reata fastened to the axle-tree. The Splendid Idle Forties Stories of Old California The process of slaughtering a beef is as follows: a vaquero, mounted on a trained horse, and provided with a lasso, proceeds to the place where the herd is grazing. What I Saw in California The remuda had been sent home the evening before with the returning vaqueros, while the impatience of the ambulance mules frequently carried them in advance of the cavalcade. A Texas Matchmaker "What are your orders, master?" said the chief vaquero tensely. Port O' Gold A History-Romance of the San Francisco Argonauts The bear, with the dexterity of a vaquero, leaped aside and sprang upon the assailant's neck, his teeth meeting argumentatively in the rope-like tendons. The Doomswoman An Historical Romance of Old California He was standing by the gates of the corral whilst the vaqueros rounded up the cattle he had bought. The Splendid Idle Forties Stories of Old California Half a mile or so the vaqueros galloped; then two of the leaders singled out a fat, young steer and made after him with their riatas hissing as the rawhide circled over their heads. The Gringos Forming a small circle at the starting-point, each of our vaqueros led a pair of horses, in bridles only, around a ring,—constantly having in hand eight of my mount of ten. A Texas Matchmaker They could have easily carried off our stock by killing the few vaqueros kept with them on the range, but refrained from doing so from motives well understood on the frontiers. Building a State in Apache Land But the bull was not satisfied; he pawed the ground with demanding hoofs; and the vaqueros galloped into the ring with another bear. The Doomswoman An Historical Romance of Old California Every horse, every vaquero, was alert and physically perfect. The Splendid Idle Forties Stories of Old California Some one ran lightly in—he did not see that it was the vaquero he had been pursuing all this time—and drove a dagger into the brain just back of the horns. The Gringos "I'll bet you a new five-dollar hat that that cinnamon horse throws your vaquero so high that the birds build nests in his crotch before he hits the ground." A Texas Matchmaker The raiders, riding like vaqueros, swept on in a curve, cutting off what distance they could. Desert Gold Your vaquero arrived yesterday, and I instructed him to put your baggage in the custom-house. The Doomswoman An Historical Romance of Old California Ay! our golden horses, with the tails and manes of silver—how beautiful is the contrast with the vaqueros in their black and silver, their soft white linen! The Splendid Idle Forties Stories of Old California There was a certain fineness in Valencia that would never permit his tongue to fling the name of the Señorita Teresa amongst these vaqueros; but he was sure that they caught his meaning. The Gringos Again and again he stopped me to make inquiries about Fidel, the new vaquero. A Texas Matchmaker The vaqueros circled about the maddened bull, set his hide thick with arrows, tripped him with the lasso. Rezanov He sent a vaquero ahead with his evening clothes, and an hour or two later started for Fort Ross, spurring his horse with a lighter heart over the cliffs. The Doomswoman An Historical Romance of Old California Suddenly El Rayo's vaquero raised his hand, and down came the maddening quirto, first on one side, then on the other. The Splendid Idle Forties Stories of Old California Time was when a traveler might shoot a fat yearling and feast his fill, unquestioned by the don or the don's dark-eyed vaqueros. The Gringos Tom, you take two vaqueros and lay off to the southwest about ten miles, and make a dry camp to-night. A Texas Matchmaker After an hour of this varied performance, the square was enlarged by several mounted vaqueros galloping about with warning cries and much flourishing of lassos. Rezanov We dismounted, throwing our bridles to the vaqueros in waiting; and while Indian servants spread the table, the girls joined hands and danced about the pit, throwing flowers upon the bullocks, singing and laughing. The Doomswoman An Historical Romance of Old California The two vaqueros who were to ride the horses had stripped to their soft linen shirts and black velvet trousers, cast aside their sombreros, and bound their heads with tightly knotted handkerchiefs. The Splendid Idle Forties Stories of Old California He established a camp just within the northern boundary of his land; and there he stationed his most efficient watch-dog, Manuel Sepulveda, with two vaqueros whose business it was to stop the depredations. The Gringos Detailing two vaqueros to hold the beef cut within reach and a half dozen to keep the main herd compact, he ordered the remainder of us to enter and begin the selecting of beeves. A Texas Matchmaker Your California "vaquero" from the Coast Ranges is as unlike as possible to your Texas cowman, and both differ from the Wyoming or South Dakota article. The Mountains It is true he had a hundred men—laborers and vaqueros, but scarce a dozen of these were Americans, and the rest would, almost without exception, follow the inclinations of consanguinity in case of trouble. The Mucker Beside it, with his hand on a huge stone, stood the vaquero. The Splendid Idle Forties Stories of Old California One of my vaqueros heard the story in town. The Gringos While riding to the relief, Glenn and I posted our vaqueros to be on the lookout for the pinto beef. A Texas Matchmaker He is especially refreshing on the vaqueros, their techniques and tales. Guide to Life and Literature of the Southwest, with a Few Observations It was after dark when the vaqueros Grayson had sent to the north range returned to the ranch. The Mucker Doña Brígida, without a word, drove Pilar into the cave, and she and the vaquero, exerting their great strength to the full, pushed the stone into the entrance. The Splendid Idle Forties Stories of Old California In this poor hut the señors may not be safe—for we are but three poor vaqueros when all are here. The Gringos A half hour before dawn, he made a final effort to escape, charging out between Gallup and the vaquero following up on the same side. A Texas Matchmaker Jo Mora knew the California vaquero, but did not know the range history of other regions and, therefore, judged as unique what was widespread. Guide to Life and Literature of the Southwest, with a Few Observations He had heard the returning vaqueros ride into the ranch and noting that they brought no steers with them had come to the office to hear their story. The Mucker I know not where the cave is; but the vaquero—he is in town till to-morrow. The Splendid Idle Forties Stories of Old California If you're going to bully me into turning vaquero again, I'm going to have the fun of riding in style, anyway. The Gringos But the pack passed on, and, lifting the wounded dog to a vaquero's saddle, we followed, lustily shouting to the hounds. A Texas Matchmaker The rest of Rubia's escort, vaqueros, peons, and the old alcalde of her native village, stood about with bared heads. A Deal in Wheat and Other Stories of the New and Old West Back at the ranch the Mexican vaqueros lounged about, grumbling. The Mucker He found the vaquero, and after an hour's argument got his way. The Splendid Idle Forties Stories of Old California The señor was pleased to jest with a poor vaquero, but the señor would doubtless explain. The Gringos But by letting them scatter well, by the time they reached the wagon it required but two vaqueros to hold them. A Texas Matchmaker My father used to work for him too: he was a foreman on the ranch: and when Pedro and I were old enough to ride after the cattle he made us vaqueros. The Penance of Magdalena & Other Tales of the California Missions As the vaqueros dashed about hither and thither to keep their herds moving in the appointed direction, the infants screamed in their childish treble and spurred madly too. Crooked Trails They became excited and shouted with the rest as the vaqueros flew down the field. The Splendid Idle Forties Stories of Old California We will do our best—" "Three vaqueros," declared Dade with fine diplomacy, "as brave as the three who live here, would equal twenty of the Committee. The Gringos The news spread through the camp like wild-fire, even to the vaqueros on night herd, who instantly began chanting an old love song. A Texas Matchmaker The coming of the strange herds and vaqueros, the counting and the separating of the animals, and the branding of the young stock made a period of excitement and fun. History of California Driving down to the rodeo-ground, we all stood about on our ponies and held the herd, as it is called, the young girls doing vaquero duty, as imperturbable of mien as Mr. Flannagan, the foreman. Crooked Trails Carlos had been the vaquero of the band. The Splendid Idle Forties Stories of Old California The señor can return it to the Mission and get the three, or he can exchange it with any vaquero in the valley for one which has four strands. The Gringos And then we'll be busy branding on the home range for a month, and I can't spare a vaquero a day to carry a letter to Santa Maria. A Texas Matchmaker A vaquero on horseback would immediately dash after the animal, and, coming up with it, lean from the saddle and seizing the runaway by the tail, spur his horse forward. History of California Instantly a small Soledad girl was after him, the vaqueros reining back to enjoy the strange ride with their eyes. Crooked Trails The nex morning—bout nine o'clock—Don Carlos is at the corral with two vaqueros and I am in the keetchen with the cook and one Indian boy, call Franco. The Splendid Idle Forties Stories of Old California "He is hot-tempered, that vaquero," he said regretfully, his mind upon Manuel. The Gringos In conducting this work, Uncle Lance was the leader, and with the white element already enumerated, there were twelve to fifteen vaqueros included in the branding outfit. A Texas Matchmaker Down would drop mayordomo, vaqueros, cook, and Indian girls, all devoutly reciting the morning prayer. History of California I must have it understood that these little vaquero girls were not the ordinary Texas product, fed on corn-meal and bred in the chaparral, but the much looked after darlings of a fond mother. Crooked Trails "She is coming!" whispered Sturges, "and she has the big vaquero with her." The Splendid Idle Forties Stories of Old California José's head vaquero was in town when the Vigilantes returned with their Captain and those others, and there were many rumors. The Gringos Calling Enrique to one side, he made the vaquero confess that he had been playing for the favor of the señorita at Santa Maria. A Texas Matchmaker There is a large piece of your land where the cattle run loose, and your vaqueros are all gone to the mines. History of California What the mustang is to the Mexican vaquero, the canoe is to these coast Indians. Travels in Alaska One glance satisfied Sturges that Pilar had covered the vaquero, and he devoted the next few moments to dodging the reata. The Splendid Idle Forties Stories of Old California My vaqueros ride beside them till they have crossed the boundary. The Gringos The last round-up on the afternoon of the fourth day, our outriders sighted the vaqueros from Deweese's outfit, circling and drifting in the cattle on their half of the circle. A Texas Matchmaker At the same time he sent away the priests and engaged an additional number of vaqueros. My Native Land The United States: its Wonders, its Beauties, and its People; with Descriptive Notes, Character Sketches, Folk Lore, Traditions, Legends and History, for the Amusement of the Old and the Instruction of the Young It's no wagon," said Ajax idly, "and a vaquero would never ride in the dust. Bunch Grass A Chronicle of Life on a Cattle Ranch The vaquero dug his spurs into the shining flanks, the mustang reared, shook his small head and silver mane, and bounded through the doors. The Splendid Idle Forties Stories of Old California "If the Señor Allen thinks himself the best, surely it is I, who hold the medalla that calls me el vaquero supremo, who have the right to question his boast; not you, amigos!" The Gringos Responding to the summons, I was rewarded by finding a letter awaiting me from Frances Vaux, left by a vaquero passing from the Frio to Santa Maria. A Texas Matchmaker The savages made ambushes, but they had only bows and arrows, and the vaqueros fought bravely with their guns. My Native Land The United States: its Wonders, its Beauties, and its People; with Descriptive Notes, Character Sketches, Folk Lore, Traditions, Legends and History, for the Amusement of the Old and the Instruction of the Young He sat up in his saddle, a handsome young fellow, the vaquero rather than the cowboy, a distinction well understood in California. Bunch Grass A Chronicle of Life on a Cattle Ranch Once she get furioso cause one the vaqueros hurch her horse, and she wheep him till he yell like he is in purgatory and no have no one say mass and get him out. The Splendid Idle Forties Stories of Old California "Who's the best vaquero, the bravest and the best in California?" queried a voice—the voice of the singer, who had come up with others to see what was going on here. The Gringos This number was increased by about three hundred on the third day, and that evening Dan Happersett with a vaquero rode into camp and reported that Nancrede's outfit had arrived from San Antonio. A Texas Matchmaker A vaquero from the ranch went with them to show the way. Philip Dru Administrator : a Story of Tomorrow 1920 - 1935 One day in October, Uncle Jake, our head vaquero, reported the colts to be missing out of our back pasture. Bunch Grass A Chronicle of Life on a Cattle Ranch On her fourteenth birthday they had married her to an old man, and at sixteen she had met and loved a fire-hearted young vaquero. The Splendid Idle Forties Stories of Old California I am requested to announce that the Texas vaquero, Señor Jack Allen, hereby publicly challenges Don José Pacheco to contest for the gold medal which now rests in the possession of Don José. The Gringos A remuda of fifty saddle horses, broken in the spring of '76, were allotted to our use, and our segundo, myself, and five Mexican vaqueros were detailed to drive the herd. A Texas Matchmaker Senor Bill," Carara ventured, "the fat vaquero, he is no guest. Going Some At the watering-places upon these plains we might expect to hear from sheep-herders and vaqueros some information respecting animals so handsome and so peculiarly marked as our colts. Bunch Grass A Chronicle of Life on a Cattle Ranch As he turned about and wiped his brow, he met the eyes of the vaquero. The Splendid Idle Forties Stories of Old California Riatas uncoiled and with each end fastened to a saddle horn, the vaqueros filed out from the corral in two straight lines, with Dade and Valencia to lead the way. The Gringos It was a day of expectancy to the vaqueros and myself. A Texas Matchmaker "You know perfectly well what I mean," Miss Prescott began with dignity, when Alverado, who, like the rest, had been watching the advancing cavalcade eagerly, suddenly announced: "They vaqueros—cowboys!" The Girl Aviators on Golden Wings Two vaqueros were galloping after him in the hope of overtaking him before he had gone too far. Bunch Grass A Chronicle of Life on a Cattle Ranch As soon as this stone gives way do you point that pistol at the vaquero's head, and don't let your hand tremble or your eye falter as you value your liberty. The Splendid Idle Forties Stories of Old California Since they made Bill Wilson captain of the Vigilantes, there isn't quite so much wholesale stealing as there was, anyway, and enough vaqueros went with Manuel so I'll need every one that's left. The Gringos The remudas had wandered far, but one was finally brought in by a vaquero, and by pairs we mounted and rode away. A Texas Matchmaker |
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