I have warrants for the arrest of Colonel Culpepper Starbottle, Joshua Brooks, Captain Pinckney, Clarence Brant and Alice his wife, and others charged with inciting to riot and unlawful practice calculated to disturb the peace of the State of California and its relations with the Federal government," said the leader, in a dry official voice.
Clarence started.

In spite of its monotonous utterance it was the voice of the red-bearded controversialist of the stage-coach.

But where were his characteristic beard and hair?
Involuntarily Clarence glanced at Judge Beeswinger; that gentleman was quietly regarding the stranger with an impassive face that betrayed no recognition whatever.
"But the city of San Francisco has no jurisdiction here," said Colonel Starbottle, turning a bland smile towards his fellow-members.

"I am--er--sorry to inform you that you are simply trespassing, sir." "I am here also as deputy sheriff," returned the stranger coolly.

"We were unable to locate the precise place of this meeting, although we knew of its existence.