CHAPTER XL.
TEARING OFF THE MASK.
When Buffalo Bill rode into the camp where Surgeon Powell and the gold-hunter sat, it was seen that he was leading two horses, one carrying a pack-saddle, the other a heavy load.
The surgeon-scout at once arose and greeted him, and said:
"Ho, Bill, what game is that?"
"A dead outlaw, the lieutenant of the band, whom I killed. But you are not alone, Frank?"
"No, it is your old rescuer, who was on his way to the fort to see you, when he met me. He was going to tell you that the outlaws have their retreat in the Grand Cañon."
"I have been to it; but how are you, Pard Seldon, and let me say that I have good news for you, as your daughter has come West to meet you and is now at Last Chance."
"Thank you, Mr. Cody, but I am aware of that fact, as Surgeon Powell can tell you; but come, look me squarely in the face, and see if you know who I am."