“Then start travelling. Now, Barrows, first sign of any treachery from anyone in the camp will mean that first I’ll shoot this guide and second anyone within range of my rifle. Now hike,” this last remark being addressed to the man.
Out of the camp toward the northeast led the way, and as they walked Indian file, they took every step as though it were a path strewn with glass. Once outside the camp, having been bothered by no one, Garry called a halt.
Keeping a sharp eye on the guide, Garry whispered to Phil:
“Notice anything funny about that note of Dick’s?”
“Not particularly, except that I took exceptional care to be sure that it was Dick’s writing,” answered Phil.
“Did you remember the last line?” he questioned further.
“I think I could repeat it over by heart.”
“Then use your head and look for the very obvious code in the last six words,” said Garry.
Phil repeated them aloud two or three times, then fell silent. Then he gave vent to a low exclamation.
“Why, it’s as plain as the nose on your face. It’s just the first initials and they spell Beware!”