Indians pursued, often ambush the pursuer, and as we've two good men with two good rifles, Mr.Mason, we'll just see what this Slade is about." "When I last saw him," said Dick, "he had the two canoemen with him, and perhaps they've picked up the owner of the hounds." "That's sure, and they're likely to be four.

We're only two, but we've got the advantage of the ambush, and that's a big one.

If you agree with me, Mr.Mason, we'll wait here for 'em.

We were sent out to take messages, not to fight, but since these fellows hang on our trail we may get to Colonel Hertford all the quicker because we do fight." "Your opinion's mine too, Sergeant.

I'm not in love with battle, but I wouldn't mind taking a shot or two at these men.