When he returned Chistina was on her knees by the bunk, as if praying, and Mrs.
Hardy was bathing the patient's temples.

After a few minutes Sergeant Monk rode up and joined them in the room.
'Here is our man,' said Downy quietly.

Send Donovan for the covered-in waggon at the hotel.

We will have to take him on a mattress.' 'Shot ?' cried Monk.
'No; off his head.

Send a couple of your men in here.