Our main certainty of complete success is in a surprise.

The least alarm may prevent it." "I will remain then," she said.

"And you need not fear for any alarm from him--for I know I can keep him quiet should he wake.

I have a keen persuader here, if I have to use it." And she touched a poniard in her belt, which also contained two good revolvers.
"An outlaw's bride," she added, smiling, "must be prepared to take care of herself." The Indians now began silently to form their march, as they saw their white leader mount, and the young Texan also get his horse.

The Black Hawk seemed uneasy that his master was not at hand, and the Texan was obliged to tie him by the side of the horse ridden by Addie Neidic before he would be quiet.
"It is strange that Mr.Pond does not wake with all this noise," said the Texan, as he rode off with Persimmon Bill.