This ended the discussion.
Frank decided not to go to Saint’s Repose.
It would have been a long run of fifty miles, and the result would have been extremely doubtful.
“My mission is to rescue Harvey Montaine,” he decided, finally. “I don’t care to wage war upon the greasers or anybody else for any other purpose.”
So Frank remained out on the plain until nightfall.
Then he ran the Steam Man to the shores of a small lake and here, in a secluded spot, camp was made.
No fires were lit, as it was not deemed best to risk attracting the attention of the enemy.
The fires in the Steam Man were banked, and Pomp was elected to watch the first half of the night.
Then Barney and Frank laid down and went to sleep.
At midnight Barney was awakened and found Pomp ready to turn in.