CHAPTER VII.
During June Jean Isbel did not ride far away from Grass Valley.
Another attempt had been made upon Gaston Isbel's life.

Another cowardly shot had been fired from ambush, this time from a pine thicket bordering the trail that led to Blaisdell's ranch.

Blaisdell heard this shot, so near his home was it fired.

No trace of the hidden foe could be found.

The 'ground all around that vicinity bore a carpet of pine needles which showed no trace of footprints.