We met the lancers to-day, and we have no desire to meet them again to-night." "Right," the Ring Tailed Panther roared gently to Ned.

"When you're makin' war you must fight first an' take your pleasure afterward." It was warm enough in the room and the open windows gave them all the air they needed.

Every man, except those detailed for the guard, spread his blankets and went to sleep.

Ned was on the early watch.

He, too, would have liked sleep.