“Der Wallon, das Vieh, and he has taken my instruments and revolvers with him.”
La Cueille had likewise left a letter behind to explain the theft of the doctor’s instruments and arms, which as he was a [[8]]gunsmith had been entrusted to him for repair. He had also begged to be excused to the Colonel, whose two Remington rifles he had carried off.
“One cannot risk such a dangerous journey quite defenceless,” the Walloon had reasoned. “The Colonel was sure to know of the dangers they would have to encounter.”
The Colonel showed the doctor the letter which he had received.
“Then they have bolted together.”
“Very probably.”
“Poor fellows! But what will you do now?”
“I have sent to the Chief of the district. It may be that he has some information. Upon his communication will depend my course of action.”
“Do you mean to pursue them?”
“Certainly,” replied the Colonel.