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Exit Pursued by a Bruised Ego, Hosea Matthews
Chapter 2 โ€“ Horseshoe Overlook

Exit Pursued by a Bruised Ego

Hosea Matthews

After spotting a huge bear up by the Dakota River, Hosea and Arthur ride out and track it.

Mission giver
Hosea Matthews
Playable
Not stated
Location
O'Creagh's Run, Grizzlies East, Ambarino
Target
Not stated
Unlocked by
Not stated
Unlocks
Not stated

Player notes

At Horseshoe Overlook, Hosea Matthews asks Arthur Morgan to join him on a hunting trip after hearing of a huge bear near the Dakota River. Arthur transfers his saddle to a Raven Black Shire and rides with Hosea to Valentine. At the stable, Arthur sells or keeps the Shire and takes a new horse. He then leaves town with Hosea, bound for the Grizzlies East and O'Creagh's Run.

On the road, Hosea has Arthur kill a rabbit for supper. They make camp, cook the meat and sleep through the night. In the morning, Arthur prepares Potent Predator Bait before they ride to the bear's territory north of O'Creagh's Run. Arthur finds the animal's signs and follows its trail with Hosea through the woods, from one clue to the next, until it vanishes near a pair of large rocks.

Arthur may place the bait and wait with Hosea, or split up to search the hill alone. If they use the bait, the bear appears when they inspect it. If they separate, Arthur hears Hosea call for help and finds the bear pursuing him. Arthur fires repeatedly, driving the wounded animal away, then checks on Hosea. Hosea leaves for Horseshoe Overlook, while Arthur either rides back with him or remains near O'Creagh's Run.

Objectives

48 steps

In the order the game gives them. The unnumbered steps only appear if you go off script.

  1. 1Hold (PS4) or (ONE) to focus on your horse.
  2. 2Hold (PS4) or (ONE) to remove the saddle.
  3. 3Stand next to your new horse .
  4. 4Hold (PS4) or (ONE) to equip the saddle.
  5. 5Mount your horse .
  6. 6Take the horse into the stable .
  7. 7Sell or Stable your horse.

Optional

  1. 1Buy a new horse.
  1. 1Mount your horse .
  2. 2Follow Hosea .
  3. 3Hunt a rabbit .
  4. 4Pick up the rabbit .
  5. 5Go to Hosea .
  6. 6Hold (PS4) or (ONE) to show the Weapon Wheel.
  7. 7Switch to the Item Wheel.
  8. 8Use (PS4) or (ONE) to select 'Camp' from the Crafting slot and release (PS4) or (ONE) to use.
  9. 9View the Crafting menu.
  10. 10Select the Plain Game recipe.
  11. 11Use (PS4) or (ONE) to cook.
  12. 12Eat.
  13. 13Cook another or exit the Crafting menu.
  14. 14Choose a time to sleep until.
  15. 15Sleep.
  16. 16View the Crafting menu.
  17. 17Select the Potent Predator Bait recipe.
  18. 18Hold (PS4) or to exit crafting.
  19. 19Hold (PS4) or to tear down your camp.
  20. 20Mount your horse .
  21. 21Follow Hosea .
  22. 22Press + or + to activate Eagle Eye and find the clue.
  23. 23Press + or + to activate Eagle Eye and find the trail.
  24. 24Approach the trail.
  25. 25Press (PS4) or to focus on the track.
  26. 26Follow the trail.
  27. 27Press + or + to activate Eagle Eye and find the next clue.
  28. 28Follow the trail.
  29. 29Press + or + to activate Eagle Eye and find the next clue.
  30. 30Follow the trail.

Place Bait option .

  1. 1Plant the bait near the large stones .
  2. 2Hold (PS4) or (ONE) to open the Satchel.
  3. 3Select the Potent Predator Bait and press (PS4) or (ONE) to place it.
  4. 4Go to the rocks.
  5. 5Wait for the bear.
  6. 6Follow Hosea .

Split Up option .

  1. 1Search the hill for the bear's trail.
  2. 2Press + or + to activate Eagle Eye and find the trail.
  1. 1Shoot the bear .
  2. 2Go to Hosea .

Trivia

  • โ—†The title of this mission is a reference to the play "The Winter's Tale" by William Shakespeare. In the play, a character is chased offstage after the stage direction "Exit, pursued by a bear".
  • โ—†Hosea's dialogue at the start of the mission will change, depending on if the player has completed "Americans at Rest" or "A Quiet Time" prior to this mission.
  • โ—†Hosea mentions how an old saddle of his got stolen at a place called "Deer Creek."
  • โ—†There are several communities throughout the United States that are named "Deer Creek" in states: Arizona, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Oklahoma, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
  • โ—†This mission is the only instance in the game where Arthur mentions his former horse, Boadicea.
  • โ—†Unlike in free roam, the subtitles will refer to the Stable Owner as "Shopkeeper".
  • โ—†Depending on what horse the player buys, Hosea will have different lines.
  • โ—†Arthur will be given up to $15 for the mission depending on how little he has when starting, which the player is then forced to spend on the Morgan.
  • โ—†During the ride to O'Creagh's Run, Arthur can ask Hosea what he thinks about Sean's capture or about the gang sending Micah and Lenny to scout out west.
  • โ—†This will vary depending on if the player has completed "The First Shall Be Last" or "Blessed are the Meek?" prior to this mission.
  • โ—†This mission adds the grill to the player's inventory which can then be used for seasoning meat at campsites. Before this mission the only way to season meat is to use the scout campsite at the main gang camp at Horseshoe Overlook.
  • โ—†Hosea can be seen smoking a cigar while he's waiting for Arthur to track the bear.
  • โ—†If Arthur has the offhand holster, it will be used when shooting at the bear.
  • โ—†It is possible to kill the bear using a Tomahawk or an Improved Arrow; make sure to skin and place the pelt on your horse before talking to Hosea.
  • โ—†If the player stays behind, this can be an easy way to kill the legendary bear without having to locate it outside of a mission. The Trapper is nearby in Roanoke Ridge, just over the state border in New Hanover, and the player can have some money early in the game by selling the bear's skin.
  • โ—†If the player decides to split up, they will be able to keep the Predator Bait for themselves to use for hunting after the mission.
  • โ—†After this mission, Hosea will disappear from camp until "The Spines of America" is complete. Susan Grimshaw may notify Arthur that he wants the latter to meet him at Emerald Ranch. If Arthur returns to camp with Hosea, Hosea will also state that he is going to Emerald Ranch.
  • โ—†If the player goes back to camp with Hosea, they will have the opportunity to get the Rolling Block Rifle early. When Hosea dismounts Silver Dollar, the player can mount him and ride him outside of camp. The player must then throw a stick of Dynamite near him, and the rifle will be knocked off by the explosion and can be then be picked up. Silver Dollar will respawn shortly after.
  • โ—†This mission is the only occurrence in the entire game where the Morgan horse (the Palomino variant) is available for purchase at the stables.
  • โ—†It is possible to get the Chocolate Roan Dutch Warmblood for free during this mission, allowing you to save your money if youโ€™re playing on a non pre-order, standard version of the game. After purchasing the desired horse, the player must stop leading it while still inside the stables, double back and then jump into the stall where the Warmblood is kept. They must then feed the horse until the temporary horse icon appears on the mini-map, then exit the stables with their current horse and complete the mission as normal. After the mission, return to Valentine and whistle for the Warmblood to follow you. If the horse doesnโ€™t come, simply go into the stables and immediately exit; the horse will be waiting outside and can then be saddled and stabled as normal.
  • โ—†The horse that Arthur is given at the beginning of the mission is a unique Raven Black Shire that appears nowhere else in the game.
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Last verified September 14, 2026