One was sending her out to her death because he knew it would be a thousand times more merciful than the fate which awaited her at the hands of the Indians.

The other had not the strength to watch her go to her death.

He had offered himself rather than see her take such fearful chances.
"I know.

If it were possible you would both save me," said Betty, simply.

"Now you can do nothing but pray that God may spare my life long enough to reach the gate.