They 'll feel safe onct hid in them sand-hills, an' if they don't git no sight of us, most likely they won't even post no guard.
Thet 's when we want ter dig in the spurs.

Ain't that about the right program, Sergeant ?" Burning with impatience as Hamlin was, fearful that every additional moment of delay might increase the girl's danger, he was yet soldier and plainsman enough to realize the wisdom of the old scout.

There were at least four men in the party pursued, two of them Indian warriors, the two whites, desperate characters.

Without doubt they would put up a fierce fight, or, if warned in time, could easily scatter and disappear.
"Of course you are right, Sam," he replied promptly.

"Only I am so afraid of what may happen to Miss Molly." "Forget it.