"Don't you suppose he carries a revolver?"
"Of course he does."
"Then he'll be certain to shoot."
"This case is different from the other. There I had no right to fire; but here I should take the chances rather than let him kill me."
CHAPTER XXVIII
THE STRUGGLE
Jet was talking altogether too boldly to please the small guide, and he began to repent ever having consented to take part in such work.
"It won't do to call on our friend for some time, so let's go back to the thicket and make ready," Jet said, as he arose to his feet, and Jim followed like one who feels positive he is going to his doom.
Once inside the shelter of the trees, the amateur detective set about preparing for the work on hand.