“This cannot be, Ernest. I lodged him myself in Crampton jail.”
“All I can tell you is that he is at liberty now. He must have escaped.”
“Then I am afraid I shan’t receive the reward offered for his capture.”
“You ought to get it. You delivered him over to the authorities. If they could not keep him that was their own lookout.”
“You ought to be right, lad. I hope you are. Who is this man?”
“My Indian friend, who proved to be a friend in need. It was he who saved me from John Fox.”
“I am proud to know you,” said Luke, grasping the hand of the red warrior. “If you have helped Ernest you are my friend.”
“He save my little boy; I will always be his friend.”
“You have saved my boy, my Indian friend, and you will always be my friend,” returned Luke.
“Well, Luke, what shall we do? I have done my errand and delivered the bonds.”