Merriwell was diplomatically fighting for time, which he hoped would bring the return of the guide. In spite of the fact that Parker said Caribou was also to be put under arrest, he had a hope that Caribou’s coming might bring a favorable change in the situation. He was forced to confess, though, that this hope rested on no very good foundation.
CHAPTER VII.
A BIT OF MYSTERY.
Under Merriwell’s urging, Hans Dunnerwust set out to conduct the party to the spot where he had found the head of the moose.
He went shrinkingly enough, and, as they drew near the place, he retreated in sudden alarm, squawking:
“Look oudt! I vos seen someding dot dree py!”
Glancing toward the tree indicated, the others saw the bushes moving, but could make out nothing else.
“Id vos a man,” Hans declared. “A man mit a gun. Shimminy Gristmas, if I shoult shood me, vot voult he do?”
“He’ll not shoot you,” assured Merriwell.