28/46 Are they still in the dip, Sergeant ?" "No, they've passed to the slope on the right, and I think they'll go over the hill. We're safe here so long as we remain quiet; that is, safe for the time. Slade will hang on as long as there's a possible chance to find us." "Sergeant, if they do happen to stumble upon us in the dark I hope you'll promise to do one thing for me." "I'll do anything I can, Mr.Mason." "Kill Slade first. That little villain gives me the horrors. I believe the soul of the last bloodhound I shot has been reincarnated in him." "All right, Mr.Mason," returned the sergeant, placidly, "if we have to fight I'll make sure of Slade at once. |