Yonder goes the new citizen." He pointed to the stranger, who had returned to the steamer for his baggage and was descending the gang-plank beneath them, a valise in each hand.

"He's a thief and a murderer, and we don't want him here.

Now, it's up to you." "I don't understand," said the Lieutenant, whereupon the trader told him Doret's tale.

"You and your men were sent here to keep things peaceable," he concluded, "and I reckon when a man is too tough for the Canuck police he is tough enough for you to tackle.

There ain't a lock and key in the camp, and we ain't had a killing or a stealing in ten years.