4 Lobo 



his size. His voiCe at night was well-known 

 and easily distinguished from that of any of 

 nis fellows. An ordinary wolf might howl half 

 the night about the herdsman's bivouac with- 

 out attracting more than a passing notice, but 

 when the deep roar of the old king came boom- 

 ing down the caflon, the watcher bestirred 

 himself and prepared to learn in the morning 

 that fresh and serious inroads bad been made 

 among the herds. 



Old Lobo's band was but a small one. This 

 I never quite understood, for usually, when a 

 wolf rises to the position and power that he 

 had, he attracts a numerous following. It may 

 be that he had as many as he desired, or per- 

 haps his ferocious temper prevented the in- 

 crease of his pack. Certain is it that Lobo 

 had only fire followers during the latter part 

 of his reign. Each of these, however, was a 

 wolf of renown, most of them were above the 

 ordinary size, one in particular, the second in 

 command, was a veritable giant, but even he 

 was far below the leader in size and prowess. 

 Several of the band, besides the two leaders, 

 were especially noted. One of those was a 

 beautiful white wolf, that the Mexicans called 

 Bianca , this was supposed to be a female, 

 possibly Lobo's mate. Another was a yellow 



