He met his father, and the two held a short interview together.
"She shall become my wife, father," said Herbert.
"Of course, we cannot think of anything else for an instant; but let me warn you that the girl intends to run off."
"Run off?"
"Yes."
"Where will she go?"
"Anywhere, so she leaves here, so you must watch her day and night and prevent it."
"I will prevent it, never fear; but did you not expect Red Hatchet here to-day?"
"Yes, if that fellow Carey does not head him off from coming."
"By which trail was he coming?"