And so on were the sums named by the noble-hearted and generous fellows, even those who had lost their money by the road-agents subscribing, until Doctor Dick called out, for he had been keeping account:
"Hold on, all! The amount is already named. Now, men, form in line, and give your names as you pass along, and the money, those who have it."
It was late when the ransom list was made up, and the men had not heeded the supper-gong until after they had paid their subscriptions.
Then Landlord Larry packed the money away, and the crowd dispersed to their various occupations and pleasures for the night, which may be set down as consisting principally of drinking and gambling.
The question regarding the unfortunate girl who had fallen into the hands of the masked and merciless outlaws being settled, the driver said to Landlord Larry and Doctor Dick, who had returned to the office in the hotel.
"Now I wish to see about the poor fellow whom that young girl was coming out to see, and also to learn about her father."
"Who was her father?" asked Landlord Larry.
"Her name is Celeste Seldon, and she wished me to ascertain if her father had ever been heard of in the mines. His name was Andrew Seldon."
"Andrew Seldon?" quickly said Doctor Dick.
"Yes."