“The result would be that they would not go, and there is no knowing how long we should be compelled to remain in this secluded spot.”
“Mr. Melville,” said Herbert, suddenly, “a thought has just struck me.”
“I hope it may show us a way out of our danger.”
“No, I am sorry to say that it won't do that.”
“What is it, Herbert?”
“You remember that mention was made yesterday in the stage of a certain famous bandit named Jerry Lane?”
“Yes, I remember.”
“Do you think it is possible that he and Col. Warner may be one and the same?”
“That is certainly a startling suggestion, Herbert. What reason have you for thinking so?”
“It was only a guess on my part; but you remember that the colonel said he was a man about his size.”