"Very true."
"They have the captive."
"Yes."
"And they can bring many against us."
"Also very true, Harding."
"Now, if the chief means treachery, and has his men there, he can hold us up, get the ransom money, still keep possession of the girl, and there it is."
"He might do so; but I hardly believe we need submit to even half a dozen outlaws, where so much is at stake."
"I'm with you, Doc, in whatever you say do."
"I know that, Pard Harding; but there is another way to look at this affair."
"How is that?"