"I will, sir, and thank you," was the earnest reply.
Then, as Kit Carey threw himself into his saddle and wheeled alongside of her, she cried suddenly as she burst into tears:
"Oh, Lieutenant Carey! what harm may I not have done, for I told you a falsehood, for the Red Hatchet is the most desperate leader of the hostiles!"
CHAPTER XI.
The daring young cavalryman, who would face any danger with a nerve of iron, fairly started and turned pale under the sudden confession from Jennie Bernard.
"I have told you a falsehood, for Red Hatchet is the most desperate leader of the hostiles."
Kit Carey was almost dazed for a moment, and could only look at the young girl for a more thorough explanation of her strange words and actions.
Suddenly he recovered himself, and wheeling his horse seemed about to ride back in pursuit of the Sioux chief.