And without tarrying for an answer, he disappeared around the corner of the building. On his return he remarked:
“Well, we have escaped from our difficulty. It was a bold plan that I followed—but the only one; and it succeeded admirably. But Tenskwatawa is a weak and treacherous villain, and will bear close watching. His success in overpowering Winnemac made him reckless—mad.”
“Do you think he’ll keep his promise?” Ross asked.
“Yes.”
“Then you are safe; and I’ll return to the army.”
“But you can’t,” Bradford answered smilingly.
“Why?”
“Because you are my prisoner.”
Douglas’s anger arose; and he answered hotly: