about noon
I was at his bedside shortly after the sun rose , and watched by him until he awoke Another good night 's rest had greatly benefited him . During the day , recurring to his misfortune , he told me that when the lasso first fell over his shoulders , he fancied for the moment that he was in the gripe of some wild beast , but immediately he felt himself drawn from his horse , the truth became apparent to him . He was stunned by the fall , and lay insensible on the ground , quite unconscious that the horse of one of the robbers had trampled upon him , as had evidently been the case . Don Luis , Bradley , McPhail and José left us about noon on their way to Sutter 's Fort . I promised to rejoin them in a few days , if Malcolm so far recovered as no longer to be in need of my services . I was in great hopes of such a result , as he showed evident signs of improvement since I saw him the previous day . The gold district Sickness and selfishness The dead become the prey of the wolf Malcomb 's gradual recovery The kindness of his nurse A malaria Life and property alike insecure The wealthy gold-finder laid in wait for Bodies in the river Gold for a pillow Robberies Rags Brandy at a dollar a-dram The big bony American again Sutter 's Fort Intelligence of Lacosse Intelligence of the robbers Sweeting 's Hotel again A meeting `` El Capitan '' Desertions from the ships Andreas ' offer to a captain The first Alcalde gone to the mines The second Alcalde follows his superior Start for Monterey in pursuit of Andreas Board the vessels in port A deserter arrested Leave Monterey Cross the coast range Meet with civilized Indians Intelligence of the robbers Indian horse-stealers Continue the pursuit Abandon it and return to Monterey .