When this cold fact first dawned on Sheriff Ninde, he could hardly control himself. With this brand
of horses five or six days ahead of him he became worried. The effrontery of any man to deny his
authority--the authority of a duly elected sheriff--was a reflection on his record. His bondsmen began
to inquire into the situation; in case the property could not be recovered, were they liable as
bondsmen? Things looked bad for the sheriff.