"It is simple: we can only triumph over the enemies who surround us by stratagem; hence, that is the only thing I intend employing. We must escape from these red demons at all hazards."
"That is true. But, when we have succeeded in throwing them out, where shall we go?"
"We must not dream, in the present excited state of the country, of making a long journey across the desert with two females; it would be running certain ruin."
"That is true; but what can we do?"
"It is my intention to proceed to the Larch-tree hacienda. There, I fancy, my daughter will obtain the best protection for the present."
"Permit me to remind you that yourself refused to have recourse to that."
"That is true; hence I only resolve on it when in a fix. As for you——"
"Oh, I will accompany you," Loyal Heart quickly interrupted him.
"Thanks," the Canadian exclaimed, warmly. "Still, in spite of all the pleasure your generous offer occasions me, I cannot accept it."
"Why not?"