I've a warrant in my pocket, and I shall take him, this mongrel, half-breed Cherokee Bob, by fair means or foul!" The energy and presence of his passion was so infectious that it momentarily swept away Demorest's doubts of the past.

"And I will help you, before God, Blandford," he said eagerly.

"And Joan shall, too.

She will find out from Rosita how far--" "Thank you," interrupted Blandford, dryly; "but your wife has already interfered in this matter, to my cost.

It is to her, I believe, I owe this wretch's following Rosita here.