CHAPTER XIII.
PINING FOR THE GOOD OLD U.S.
"You will have to be very careful that Gato does not get another chance to shoot at you, _mi caballero_," Nicolas went on.

"He does not believe that you are unarmed, or he would speedily settle with you.

But he will shoot at you frequently, from ambush, if you give him the chance." "Then I hope he'll do it frequently," grimaced Reade.

"The need of frequent shooting indicates bad marksmanship." "Senor," begged Nicolas, "I would not joke about Gato.

He means to kill you, or worse." "Worse ?" queried Tom, raising his eyebrows.