Apparently he failed to recognize the soldier, but as Hughes rose to his knees, suspicion leaped instantly to his brain.
"A hold-up, hey!" he said coolly.

"Hughes, you sneaking old coward, come out into the open once.

What is it you want ?" "Nothing to that, Dupont," returned the Sergeant, glancing back questioningly toward his companion.

"Your old partner is here under my orders.

I am Sergeant Hamlin, Seventh Cavalry.