"Well said, Billy. Tomorrow morning it is. I will never rest until I leave the body of Lawrence Middleton swinging on a tree."
Then turning to his lieutenant, Jerry said, "As you know the ground, Stevens, I will leave the details to you. See the troop is on the ground by daylight. Mind you don't fail me."
Thus speaking, Jerry and Billy rode back and in a few moments were followed by the other four.
As soon as the sound of their horses' hoofs died away, Harry drew a long breath. "I say, Jack," he exclaimed, "this is a cinch. Got all we want without half trying. Now to camp as quick as we can."
They started back on the run, but Bruno soon gave notice of danger and they hid while four men passed them.
"Recruits for Jerry," said Harry. "He may have two hundred men by morning."
When they came to the main road both were breathing heavily from their run.
"Let's stop here a moment," panted Harry. "Here is where they propose to ambush us, and a jolly good place it is for the job. But let's hurry on. Cap can't learn of this too quick."
Again they started on the run, and did not stop until they were halted by the picket guarding the road.