“I thank you, Colonel Dunwoody, and I appreciate the honor.”
“You are to see the State’s attorney and place him in possession of all the facts of the case against this outlaw, and yet this is to remain a secret, as I do not wish to be thought to influence the case, though, of course, the just deserts of the man is hanging. You can therefore get ready to return with Detective Raymond and his prisoner, and be especially careful that he does not escape them, for he is no ordinary man and they may not be accustomed to the ways of this wild land.”
“I will endeavor to obey your orders in all things, Colonel Dunwoody.”
“I know that well, Doctor Powell. But say nothing of your going, only be ready to start on the coach with the prisoner and his guards.”
“I will, sir.”
After a few other words of instruction from Colonel Dunwoody, Surgeon Powell left headquarters accompanied by Buffalo Bill. The scout accompanied the doctor to his quarters, and there seemed to be something upon his mind. At last he said:
“Frank, did you see those papers?”
“What papers?”
“The letter from the general and the requisition of the governor?”
“Yes, I saw them.”