The Irishman's words, heard during the height of the turmoil, returned to Nattie. He now saw the significance of the Irishman's cry.
"Something is up, Mori," he said, gravely, explaining the matter. "It certainly seems as if Patrick was leading us on a wild-goose chase."
"That was Grant's impression, anyway. Did the fellow really use those words?"
"Yes, and he evidently told the truth. He was in fear of death, and he confessed aloud that he was leading us away so that something could happen. At the interesting moment his voice died away to a groan, then I lost consciousness."
"What do you think he could have meant?"
"It is something to do with the Blacks, I'll wager."
"But does he know them?"
"He is acquainted with Willis Round, and that is the same thing."
Mori seemed doubtful.
"You don't think he intended to lead us into a trap?" he asked, incredulously.