"I think we might stop here," said Simon, "at all events till daybreak."
"Yes," Dolores said, "at daybreak you go on again."
He was surprised by this reply:
"But you too, I suppose, Dolores?"
"Of course; but wouldn't it be better for us to separate? Soon Rolleston's trail will leave the river and Forsetta is sure to catch you up, unless I draw him off on another trail."
Simon did not quite understand the girl's plan:
"Then what will you do, Dolores?" he asked.
"I shall go my own way and I shall certainly draw them after me, since it's I they want."
"But in that case you'll fall into the hands of Forsetta and Mazzani, who means to avenge his brother's death. . . ."