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In 'Camping down' for the night, the 'fat Ribs' are seen crossed out: grilling roasting away befor a huge fire; tit-bits are sought for, such as the head which is roasted whole, for the brains, Kidneys, Heart, c_____s, liver &c - then there is no hurry; the horses are staked out or tied to trees with a long lazo or carieta, & this position changes ere the 'Camp' turns in for the night so that the horses may have their fill of pasture -

 Supper being ready, the bread is broken into pieces, handed warm in the frying pan, each man presents his pannikin to the Superintendent of the Coffee; the Bowie Knives leave their Sheaths & then commences the dismemberment of the'Fat Ribs'.  A long chat over the fires, X  a few Songs a chew or a smoke X finish the days labours, when each betake themselves to their 'blankets'. 
 When Travellers do not wish to give themselves the trouble, to procure fresh meat on the road by Killing

X of Home grown or ? tobacco.