“Who is he? What’s his name?”
“George Ives,” said John, after a moment’s hesitation.
“Is he down at the wakiup?”
“Yes. I left him there when I came out.”
“Men,” said the leader, addressing them, “stay here and keep watch over John, while I go down and arrest Ives.”
Selecting from the number at the wakiup a person answering the description of Ives, he asked his name, which was very promptly given.
“I want you,” said the leader.
“What do you want me for?” inquired Ives.
“To go to Virginia City,” rejoined the leader.
“All right,” said Ives: “I expect I’ll have to go.” He was immediately taken in charge by the guard.