“It’s kind of a wild country down there isn’t it?”
“Parts of it, certainly.”
“Not very thickly settled.”
“It isn’t always the isolated spots where the greatest evil is committed. Be on your guard all of the time. I do not mean for you to be stupidly fearful, but be precautious.”
“I understand. Thank you, Don Haurea, and you bet I’ll be glad to have all the trimmings that the “Lark” will carry.”
“All right. You might study these maps while you are here, and later I’ll send Zargo home with you, unless you will dine with me. I have not had young company for some weeks.”
“I’ll be glad to stay, but jinks, I’m in working clothes.”
“Never mind that. Is the plane here?”
“Yes, sir.”
“I’ll have the boys set to work on her at once. When do you expect to leave?”