Then it was decided at once if possible to join the cavalry.
“If I can place Miss Rodman in your charge, Mr. Reade,” said young Barrows, gallantly, “I will gladly join the soldiers and aid in the repulse of the foe.”
“You may do that,” replied Frank, readily. “In fact, I think it safer for the lady to remain in the wagon hereafter.”
“You are very kind.”
“It is nothing.”
Accordingly Bessie was given a seat in the wagon.
Then Barrows mounted one of the ponies left by the cowboys.
“I will see you later,” he said lifting his hat to Bessie.
Then he rode away to join the cavalry in their battle.
The Steam Man, of course, could not hope to follow so quickly.