Here and there down the street, but especially about the steps of the Occidental, were gathered the discomfited vigilantes, busily discussing the affair, and cursing the watchful, silent guard.

As these caught sight of the little party approaching, there were shouts of derision, which swelled into triumph when they perceived Hampton's apparently lifeless form, and Mason leaning in weakness on the arm of a trooper.

The sight and sound angered Brant.
"Carry Hampton to his room and summon medical attendance at once," he ordered.

"I have a word to say to those fellows." Seeing Mr.Wynkoop on the hotel porch, Brant said to him: "Miss Spencer informed me that you saw a man leap from the back window of the Occidental.

Is that true ?" The missionary nodded.
"Good; then come along with me.