CHAPTER VII.
THE FLIGHT.

The outlaw chief placed himself by the side of Lucille as they started away, and she said quickly:

“There is no possible chance of my escape, so ride on ahead and I will follow you.”

“You do not wish me by your side?”

“I do not.”

“I wish to talk to you.”

“I do not care to converse with you.”

“But I have something of importance to say.”

“I do not care to hear it.”