Apparently one of the enemy had shifted his position. He now was concealed behind the tree next to the captain. Apparently he had been biding his time until the latter should show himself. However, Captain Glenn showed no alarm.
"Then listen," he said. "We have nothing against you fellows. You don't even know us. Therefore why should we fight?"
"Well," said the man behind the next tree, "that's good enough reasoning. I'm willing to call it off any time you say."
"Very good. Drop your gun and step out in the open."'
"And let you shoot me down? I guess not."
"Come, man, don't be a fool," said Captain Glenn. "We mean you no harm."
"Then you fellows drop your guns and step into the open," was the reply.
"Not much," said Captain Glenn.
The conference was at a deadlock.
"Look here," said Jack, taking a hand in the conversation. "I have a plan that will possibly meet your favor."