Part Three: Chapters 93-95 Summary

When the herd finally goes from the desolate Wyoming plains to Montana's lush and beautiful high prairie, even Call is given a lift for the first time since Deet's death. Captain Call and Gus take turns scouting, and one day Gus takes Newt with him. Chatting amiably, Newt works up the courage to ask Gus if he knows who his pa really is. Gus insists that Woodrow Call is his pa, and is so serious about it that for the first time Newt begins to believe it might be true. Newt is really confused. He can't remember the Captain ever mentioning his mother, and he can't understand why he hasn't been told before. Pea Eye and Gus are sent ahead to scout the land closer to Canada. They ride for two days before coming to the Yellowstone...