It will be a lesson to John, though.

As Mr.Lee says, he is on the outside, and can probably go wherever he likes from the Summit except to come here." "Mr.Lee ?" echoed Kate.
"Yes, the wounded one; and the other's name is Falkner.

I asked them in order that you might be properly introduced.

There were very respectable Falkners in Charlestown, you remember; I thought you might warm to the name, and perhaps trace the connection, now that you are such good friends.

It's providential they are here, as we haven't got a horse or a man in the place since Manuel disappeared, though Mr.Falkner says he can't be far away, or they would have met him on the trail if he had gone towards the Summit." "Did they say anything more of Manuel ?" "Nothing; though I am inclined to agree with you that he isn't trustworthy.