Chapter 10: Gatlopp Summary

After the visions in the tornado, Measure seldom sees Alvin. He is always with the Prophet or Ta-Kumsaw and when he does see him, he talks like the Reds, making no sense. He talks about the land dying, and about how it is important that he stay, but Measure knows that half of Wobbish County will be looking for them, and after the horses return with the Prophet's and Ta-Kumsaw's names carved into the saddle, people will think that is who took Measure and Alvin.

Finally, sick and tired of wandering around yet unable to leave, he asks Ta-Kumsaw straight out when he can go home. When he mentions the saddle carving to him, Ta-Kumsaw is surprised and angry. He and the Prophet yell at each other, but Ta-Kumsaw is only acting out a future that the Prophet has already seen...