She did so, and they walked forward as fast as the nature of the ground would permit.
As yet there was no outcry or clamor from the Apache camp, proof that the real flight of the girl had not been discovered.
“How much farther away are our friends?”
“Only a short distance; we will meet them in a few minutes.”
“And you think they cannot get us—the Indians will not follow and kill you and take me back again.”
“They may pursue us; but as to getting you into their hands again, that is a far different matter, and one about which there will be a little fun if they attempt it.”
“Oh! I cannot realize that I am safe again; and you have followed us all the way?”
“Not exactly; Lancaster the guide, knew they were making for this point, and so we hurried and got here ahead of them.”
“Did you see us come?”
“Yes; we or rather I have had my eyes on you for the last hour or more, but we waited until it was dark——”