It was like an oasis in the rocky wilds.
A fertile little pocket in the midst of wildest surroundings, it was an ideal spot for such a retreat as Captain Joaquin required when too hotly pressed by the officers of the law.
Deadwood Dick had at last the secret of his rendezvous.
But at what a cost? He fully believed that it was the intention of the Red Rover that he should never leave the place alive.
At the same time Dick was determined that he would make his escape if given half an opportunity, and that he would eventually bring the infamous outlaw to justice.
The young woman opened the door of the cabin, and the outlaw ordered Dick to enter, which he did. He had no choice but to obey, for the present, though he had yet another card in reserve for future use as soon as the time was ripe for it.
Just what that card was will presently be shown.
[CHAPTER IX.]
A CHANCE FOR HIS LIFE.