All the indescribable beauty of the place was strong around him, but he saw only the bruised face of the suffering boy, who had hedged for the information he wanted as a diplomat, argued as a judge, fought as a sheik, and triumphed as a devil.
When the pain lessened and breath relieved Freckles' pounding heart, he watched the Boss covertly.

How had McLean gotten there and how long had he been there?
Freckles did not dare ask.

At last he arose, and going to the case, took out his revolver and the wire-mending apparatus and locked the door.

Then he turned to McLean.
"Have you any orders, sir ?" he asked.
"Yes," said McLean, "I have, and you are to follow them to the letter.
Turn over that apparatus to me and go straight home.

Soak yourself in the hottest bath your skin will bear and go to bed at once.