It was finally decided that the doctor should remain with Mandy in the Indian camp until a change should become apparent in the condition of the boy, and that Cameron with the interpreter should pick up the two constables and follow in the trail of the young Piegan braves.

In order to allay suspicion Cameron and his companion left the camp by the trail which led toward the fort.

For four miles or so they rode smartly until the trail passed into a thick timber of spruce mixed with poplar.

Here Cameron paused, and, making a slight sign in the direction from which they had come, he said: "Drop back, Jerry, and see if any Indian is following." "Good," grunted Jerry.

"Go slow one mile," and, slipping from his pony, he handed the reins to Cameron and faded like a shadow into the brushwood.
For a mile Cameron rode, pausing now and then to listen for the sound of anyone following, then drew rein and waited for his companion.