The foreman shot a keen glance at him.
"To-day or to-morrow. Why?"
"Because there is trouble ahead for you when they get here."
"What do you mean?"
"What is this you say?" demanded Mr. Simms.
"That is what I have come here to tell you about. There is a plan on foot to ride down your sheep when they get here."
Larue laughed.
"Guess they'd better not try it. Where did you hear that fairy story, young man?"
"It's not a fairy tale—it is the fact."
Mr. Simms had risen from his chair and was now facing Tad. He saw in the lad's face what convinced him that there was more to be told.