Later in the 19th century, a 'posse' of deputized sheriffs would be formed under the same principles - they brought their own horses too.
The military draft is a form of deputizing, except you are not allowed to bring anything of your own ;-) You can't be me, I'm taken
Frank Delaney ~ Ireland
horses with bears arms would be very scary though Any idiot can face a crisis - it's day to day living that wears you out.
