A good and dependable horse is more than just a way to get somewhere or do a job. He is a friend, tried and true, and to many people he is more than a friend - he is family. This U.S. Marshall is on a man hunt. He has been hard on the trail for several days. Water has been scarce. Finding a seep in the desert is like finding gold. The marshall makes sure his "family" is taken care of first, as his empty canteen attests.