“If one of ours hears that,” muttered Joses, “he’ll answer, and the Indians will be down upon us before we know where we are.”
Chapter Four.
The Night Alarm.
Bart Woodlaw had not been keeping his renewed watch long before he heard a step behind him, and, turning sharply, found himself face to face with Dr Lascelles.
“Well, my boy,” he said, “is all right?”
“I think so, sir. Did you hear anything?”
“No, my boy, I woke up and just came to see how matters were going. Any alarm?”
“Yes, sir, and no, sir,” replied Bart.