"Leave that to me," said Merle. "He is near the sheep sheds. I threatened to fire them before daylight."
"Why?"
"To keep them from screening Blacklocks and his toughs. I know how to surprise Riggs."
"Don't make a mistake."
"I never do," and Merle looked away.
Down by the sheds stood the detective, acting as guard over the very man he had tracked across the sea.
The night was still.
He looked toward the sheds, and wondered if Stareyes was still there.
He wanted to tell the girl of the rancher's threat to fire her retreat, but he did not dare to quit his post.
Perhaps she had seen them station him there, and if so she might slip over to him in the darkness and give him the chance he wanted.