‘And a very good one; I will adopt it on this occasion; farewell.’
‘Good night; although I shall probably see you again.’
‘Well do, if you can, for I shall be anxious to know whether or not this Kitson, as you call him, will undertake this charge.’
‘Oh, there is very little doubt but that he will do so.’
Having arrived at the conclusion of this brief colloquy, the two worthies separated, and Blodget bent his way to the ranch, to write the letter to Gordon; elated at the prospect of the success of his diabolical stratagems, and determined at any expense or danger to prosecute them.
In the epistle he gave Gordon all the information he could require, and highly praised his indefatigability, at the same time encouraging him to further exertions, by the promise of rewarding him accordingly.
The letter was immediately forwarded to the proper quarter, and had not long done so, when Jenkins returned.
‘Well, captain, how have you succeeded?’ asked Blodget.
‘As I anticipated.’
‘Then the man is willing.’