"Silence, boys," with an imperious gesture; "I am happy to see that you have not forgotten me."
"Forgotten you!" cried Versenca, boldly; "Do we not follow wherever you go? Are we not devoted to you body and soul?"
"Quite right," said the captain, with a bitter smile; "let us say no more about it. I am here, and all is well."
"And now, captain, we await your orders."
"Right! And how many are here?"
"Ten here ready to obey—three on the watch."
"Have you horses?—but of course, I need not ask. Bring them up and let us be off."
"With empty pockets?" cried Sleepy.
"What do you want?" asked the captain.
"Want!" exclaimed Sleepy, shrugging his shoulders; "Why, is not this wigwam very rich, and the owner absent? There can be no two opinions as to what should be done."