V: A DESERT ROSE.

Chapter V of the book "Desert Gold: A Romance of the Border," by Zane Grey is presented. It explores the scene wherein Richard Gale,who is recuperating from the incident endured during the journey, expresses his sentiment to Belding that he regrets that he had come to Forlorn River a beggar. It highlights on the correspondence received by Gale and Mercedes from their friend Thorne.