"First, then they will keep the most careless guard; second, when light is coming, we can see how to kill, and how to save the two whose lives are to be spared.

We will do the work in a hurry when it is done.

I have given my warriors their orders; most of them know Wild Bill and Captain Jack, for both have been on the reservations often when they have been in.

For these reds can go where I cannot, and get arms and ammunition where I would not dare apply for them." "Shall I not make you and Addie some coffee ?" asked the Texan.

"I can do it without danger, for I have a small alcohol lamp in my pack, which I had to keep for use when I could not get fuel.
"It will be refreshing, indeed, if there is no risk in making it," said Addie Neidic.
"There is none, and I will soon have it made," was the reply.