"God bless you, darling!" he murmured. "You have saved my life to-night."
"Oh, I am so thankful," Madeline replied. "But it was terrible to face those men!"
At that instant Dan entered the room. A smile crossed his rugged face as he saw the two standing before him.
"Wall, that job's over," he exclaimed. "An' mighty glad I am, too."
"Are they securely tied?" questioned Grey.
"Like rats in a trap. They'll be thar in the mornin', never ye fear."
"But will the miners leave them alone?" asked Madeline. "They may change their minds."
"Not a bit of it, miss. They've come to their senses somewhat, so don't worry."
"But I'm not going to run any risk," Grey replied. "Those three men must go back to Big Glen alive, and I'm going to keep guard to-night. You need a good rest, Madeline, so you and Donnie will have the cabin to yourselves. Dan can sleep in the store. So come, I'm off."
Madeline said not a word, but her eyes spoke all that was necessary, causing Grey to go forward to his watch with a spirit of joy and elation.