"Yes. Let no one outside of our own men, know that we suspect, unless it be Stillwell and you are sure you can trust him——"
"There's no doubt of it."
"When the new herd gets here, put all the men on it save one who will watch the corral at night. They won't be likely to attack the sheep that are in the enclosure. It's the new ones that we have to herd on the open range that they will be likely to direct their efforts toward. Master Tad has heard as much."
"Will you be out?"
"Of course. I'll ride out this afternoon and remain at the ranch or on the range until this thing has blown over. We had better begin grazing north at once. I want to get them up where the grass is better, as soon as possible. Then you can let them take their time until after shearing. We're late with that as it is. See that the men are well armed, but make no plans until I have been out and looked the ground over."
"Very well. Suppose you have no idea where it was that these men found you, or where you found them?" asked the foreman.
"No, sir. I was too busy to take notice."
"I should say so," laughed Mr. Simms.
"I'd better be moving then, if there's nothing else to be said," decided Luke.
"I think you had better spare the time to take these young men back to their camp."