The next morning Jenkins returned. He seemed in haste.
Sending for several members of his gang he was soon engaged in earnest conversation.
‘Gordon, say not a word to Blodget,’ said Jenkins.
‘Should he try to escape?’ said Gordon.
‘Shoot him, as you would a mad coyote,’ said Jenkins.
‘Had we not best confine him?’
‘No,—wait my return. He will probably send for Kay, Maretzo, and others of his old cronies. If he tries to bribe one of you to take a message for him to them affect to be won over by his gold, carry the message for him, and then hasten to me at the Mission.’
‘But where are you to be found, captain?’
‘Joaquin will inform you of my whereabouts.’
‘But, captain, why do you wish Kay and the rest of them to be engaged in this affair?’