And, knowin' what would happen to us if we were caught, we'll watch well.

But nothing is to be expected to-night." "Suits us," said Obed.

"Some must watch while others sleep, so runs the world away.

Bet you a dollar, Ned, that I'm off to Slumberland before you are." "I don't take the bet," said Ned, "but I'll run you an even race." In exactly five minutes the two, rolled in their own blankets, slept soundly.

All the others soon followed, except four, who, unlike the Mexicans, kept a watch that missed nothing..