“It’s Jim Haley!” exclaims the guide. The mountain ruffians wanted peanuts. White refuses to double-cross the Overlanders. Ham White sees the “Forest Eyes.” The old prospector’s secrets studied. Interrupted by an intruder. “Who says a woman can’t throw a stone?”
Chapter XVI—[Bandits Take Their Toll]
Hippy and the guide search for a prowler. Guarding the camp. An Overlander is missing. An anxious watch. The search abandoned. Nora reassured by the guide. Ham White admits that he has made a discovery. “Stacy Brown has been forcibly removed!” is the startling announcement.
Chapter XVII—[A Test of Courage]
Two Overland Riders now missing. Hamilton White is apprehensive. An all-night vigil. The guide sends wigwag signals in the early morn. “Great danger to both!” Grace Harlowe reads the fluttering message. A girl’s clever strategy. “Hamilton White, I have you now!”
Chapter XVIII—[The Flaming Arrow]
Hippy finds himself in the toils. Visited by his captors. “Keep quiet and listen to me!” warns a hoarse voice. A long and trying hike. The Overlander restored to his friends. “Isn’t that just like a man!” A guest who is doubly welcome. A flaming messenger drops into camp.
Chapter XIX—[His Fate in the Balance]
A letter from Stacy. The fat boy to “be shot at sunrise.” In the hands of desperate men. A sudden flash lights up Tom Gray’s eyes. Bandits’ demands are met. The guide takes a hurried departure. A mysterious mission. “It isn’t safe to say a word.”
Chapter XX—[“I’m Shot!” Cries Emma]