"Count me another," the doctor added.
Then it was decided to take a dozen men along, and the doctor and the landlord bade the old driver good night and departed, when he at once turned in, after throwing a large log upon his fire to burn until morning.
"That is a strange old character, Larry," said Doctor Dick as the two walked back to the hotel.
"He is, indeed, Doc. I do not understand him, for he is a mystery to me."
"And to me; but do you think I should send another courier to Buffalo Bill making known this intended attack?"
"No, write as you did before to him, and he'll get it by way of W——."
"I'll do so; but did you learn anything in particular about this attack?"
"Nothing more than that fully half a dozen road-agents were seen, and but for the bold and prompt act of old Huck there would have been death and robbery beyond all doubt."
"He is a very daring man to do what he did."
"He is indeed, and it will surely mark him for death with the road-agents."