"Very true, sergeant," I replied, "but something may turn up in our favor. The Jemez party will reach camp day after to-morrow, and when it learns we are not there we shall be looked up."
"If another party of Navajos don't jump them, sir."
"Of course, the chances are against us, sergeant, but let us keep up our spirits and make a good fight."
"I'll do my best, sir, as I always have done, but this is a beastly hole to be caught in."
"But why don't you send Vic for help, Mr. Duncan?" asked Frank.
"Laddie, I believe you have saved us! Thank you for the suggestion. We'll put the little girl's education to a practical test."
"What! Going to send her to Jemez for the men?" asked Sergeant Cunningham.
"No; I hardly think I could make her understand our wishes in that direction, but there is no doubt she can be sent to camp. She has done that many times."
"Yes, sir, she'll go to the valley," said Frank. "You know I sent her with a message to you from San Antonio Valley, six miles. I wonder how far camp is from here?"
"'Bout nine miles," replied the sergeant; "but she'll do it, I think. Look at her!"