Reaching their ponies they mounted and were out of sight in a twinkling.
The next moment Barrows had clasped Bessie in his arms, first cutting her bonds.
“Thank Heaven!” he cried. “We are united once more, and this time let us hope never to part.?”
Those aboard the Steam Man pretended to be busy during the affecting meeting.
But soon the lovers came to the cage and a general welcome followed.
An explanation of all followed, and then plans for the future were quickly decided upon.
CHAPTER XXI.
WHICH IS THE END.
The sound of firing now came from the hills quite plainly.
It was evident that Clark’s men were having a hard battle.
Barrows detailed his experiences as we have recorded in a previous chapter.