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By then Hez could see for himself, and so could the others.

Soon they were all shouting greetings, exchanging smiles, and rejoicing to think that they were all back together again.

But even a reunion as joyous as this one did not make a break in the routines of the day.

Nor could they stop and find out about all that had happened until they made circle, tended the cattle, tethered the horses, gathered fuel, carried water, and started their cooking fires.

Then, and only then, with the Jacksons and Dan as their true guests of honor, did the Harrows take time to catch up on the news.

No sooner did they hear of Dan's injury than both Gran and Matilda went into immediate action.

The wound in his scalp was examined, pronounced healing, and well doctored with simples, before they dished up the victuals.

From then on, in keeping with the traditions they had followed since childhood, the whole group settled down to relish their food.

Even Sally, in spite of her gaiety and obvious welcome, followed the old taboo of `` quitting the gab when wearing the nosebag ''.