CHAPTER VI.
Toney found Wiggins in his apartment in the hotel. The latter received the representative of Captain Bragg with the formal politeness befitting the occasion. After some conversation in relation to the business which had brought them together, Toney proceeded to say,—
"Mr. Wiggins, my principal has, as you know, the selection of time and place, as well as of weapons."
"Undoubtedly, Mr. Belton. You will be so good as to name the time."
"To-morrow, between daybreak and sunrise," said Belton.
"Very good," said Wiggins. "And the place?"
"The cluster of trees which stand on the east side of the town."
"An excellent selection," said Wiggins.
"And the weapons, Mr. Belton?"