It was Claymore.
He was digging a hole for the purpose of setting a boundary post in it.
The post had been taken up from a spot some distance farther down the stream that crossed the farm.
Claymore’s scheme was to change the boundaries of the land bought by the oil company so that they should include twice as much as had been bought.
That was why the deed had been changed, and it explained the maps in Claymore’s desk.
Nick watched the rascal for a few minutes, and then walked toward him.
“Why don’t you put the post up where it will take in Hank Low’s house and barn?” he asked.
Claymore turned at the sound, and caught up a revolver that was lying on the ground beside him.
He fired hastily, and the bullet went wild.