Another grin of approval from the aged scout greeted this elucidation of his caustic comment.
“Then, as I understand it, what Nig wants is for us to keep quiet?” inquired Bowser.
“Heap quiet,” chuckled the scout.
“All right, we will—especially as it seems to be sound sense,” returned the owner of the Double Cross. “Now, suppose you ask him what he intends to do, Deadshot.”
Without delay, the cowboy put the question, while his companions awaited eagerly for Nig’s response.
And, after several minutes, their curiosity was gratified.
“First, must see trail, learn where goes.”
“But we can’t follow it, we’ve tried it once and pretty nearly lost Bowser in the attempt,” exclaimed Hawks.
“Me no say follow um,” returned the scout, in disgust. “Me say want to see where um goes.”
“What good will that do?” queried Ki Yi.