“It does not matter. I must have your promise. You must never harm the White Antelope. Indeed, you must guard her and keep others from harming her with your life; do you understand?”
“No, I don’t understand. And I won’t help an Injun.”
“You will do as I say, Dick.”
“No!”
“I demand it, Dick!” said the scout feelingly.
“That is not fair, Cody!”
“It is fair. I saved your life. I made you what you are. I have a right to some return, and I demand this.”
“Oh, thunder, Bill!” ejaculated Dick Danforth, more in his usual light tone than before. “If you put it that way——”
“I do.”
“Then I’ll have to promise.”