It seems strange that the outlaws should go about picking up boys." "It will soon be daylight now," Lieutenant Gordon said, "and then we'll see what we can do.

It may be that the lads will return and bring Fremont with them, though that is almost too much to hope for.

Anyway, it seems to me that we have accomplished the principal object of our journey here," he added, with a glance at Don Miguel.
The diplomat turned about and faced the lieutenant with a sneer on his face.
"You are not the only one who is making progress here to-night," he said.

"If you wish the return of your friends, release me and I will restore them to you." "I think we'll take chances on finding the boys," Gordon said.

"You are wanted very particularly at Washington." "Then permit me to send word to my friends," urged Don Miguel.