"Never you worry. An army horse will always find his way back to his post—provided nothing happens to him."
"But, if he doesn't go quickly, the man may die!" gasped Rose, in horror.
"So much the better. It'll give more force to my terms."
At this announcement that the desperado had not only sent a message to the Fort, but had dictated conditions, the others were amazed.
"What in the world did you say?" queried the girl, voicing the curiosity of the rest.
"Not much."
"But what?"
"Say, you're asking a good many questions, did you know it?" demanded Rogers.
His tone, however, indicated that he was not displeased and so Rose persisted.
"How can I help it since you won't tell without my asking?" she returned.