But no matter how he searched the horizon he saw only a lonesome cactus or two shivering in the wind.

When he returned with his report the redoubtable Panther said: "Then we'll just take our time.

The pursuit's goin' to come, but since it ain't in sight we'll brace up these new friends of ours with hot coffee an' vittles.

I guess we've got coffee enough left for all." They lighted the fire anew and soon pleasant odors arose.

The rescued prisoners ate and drank hungrily, and Mr.Roylston was able to limp a little.