"The matter can come before the courts if you wish it. My uncle recognized you at the time of the robbery, but no one would believe his testimony. Fortunately, it will be substantiated now."
"But this is the most utter absurdity. Does anybody believe that a man of my reputation would be implicated in a highway robbery?"
"They will find it equally hard to believe that you are the captain of a band of robbers with headquarters in Colorado. I have been in the cave where your booty is congealed, and know what I am talking about."
After fifteen minutes more the squire capitulated, only making it a condition that Dean would keep secret the serious discoveries which he had made.
"I will do so, unless I am summoned to testify in court," said Dean.
"Leave me to explain matters to your uncle," said the squire.
Dean called the carpenter into the room.
"Mr. Dunham," said Squire Bates with his old suavity, "I have arranged matters satisfactorily with your nephew. He has recovered the large sum of which you were robbed a year ago, and paid the mortgage, or is prepared to do so. Dean, if you will accompany me to my office we will arrange this affair."
"But, who stole the money?" asked Adin Dunham, bewildered.
"I promised not to tell," said Dean. "Was I right?"