"All right," answered the boy, not knowing whether to believe him or not. "He'll find that I am all right, I reckon."
His ankles being untied, Wild walked along readily.
The captain was standing near the table waiting for him.
When Wild saw Anna, Eloise and Hop prisoners there he could scarcely believe his eyes.
Things were surely getting worse, instead of better, he thought.
But he did not let the captives think that he was anything like discouraged over the prospect.
"How are you, Mr. Roche?" he said, coolly. "How is business over at the store and post office?"
The villain smiled at this.
"You're a pretty cool one, I must say," he retorted. "I suppose it was you who turned the sign over?"
"Yes; I thought I would let travelers know that you were one of the outlaws who demanded toll from those who pass this way."