Final answer:
The provided text does not mention Snyder or match the choices given in the question, and thus does not allow for a clear answer. It does, however, describe a character named Venters securing a safe spot and being attentive to his surroundings.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question refers to a scene likely taken from a work of fiction, where a character named Snyder is taking another character to a location. However, based on the provided excerpt from the text, it appears to describe a different scenario involving a character named Venters who is securing a safe place for someone and then hiding saddle-bags, using a lasso, and navigating in the dark. The passage does not mention Snyder, nor does it provide a clear choice from the given options (a) through (d). Therefore, the correct answer cannot be determined from the provided excerpt alone. The passage most prominently illustrates a careful and physical description of Venters' actions in a specific setting, which engages the reader's senses and attention to detail.