CHAPTER V.
THE WOLF IN THE BEAR'S BED.
The two boys traveled for three days and nights, the general direction being south.

There were, however, numerous halts and turns in the journey to the Rio Grande.

Three times Fremont was left alone at junction towns while Nestor took short trips on cross lines.

Once the patrol leader was absent hours after the time set for his return, and the boy was anxious as well as mystified.
Fremont knew that his traveling companion was receiving telegrams in code all the way down, and knew, also, that his movements were in a measure directed by them.

Still, one delay seemed to lead to another, as if new conditions were developing.