"It was brought just now." Kate instantly recognized her brother's distinct hand.

She read hurriedly, "The coach was robbed last night; nobody hurt.

I've lost nothing but a day's time, as this business will keep me here until to-morrow, when Manuel can join me with a fresh horse.

No cause for alarm.

As the bearer goes out of his way to bring you this, see that he wants for nothing." "Well," said Kate expectantly.
"Well, the 'bearer' was fired upon by the robbers, who were lurking on the Ridge.