"No, no!" cried the woman, catching his arm. "You must not, you must not!"
"It must be his life or mine," said the Red Rover, grimly. "Better now, while he is unconscious. Out of the way a moment, Susana."
"No, no! You must not—you shall not! Did you not tell me that it was a fair fight, that he was giving you the fairest show you ever had in your life? For shame!"
Captain Joaquin flushed, and thrust his revolver back into its holster spitefully. He recalled the chance that Deadwood Dick had given him for his life, and was for the moment abashed, under the scornful gaze of this woman who loved him.
The next moment Deadwood Dick opened his eyes.
[CHAPTER VIII.]
CAPTAIN JOAQUIN'S RETREAT.
Dick was dazed.
It was a moment before he could recall what had passed.