What a chance it was.
Suddenly Belle Demona stepped toward the end of the porch and cast a glance toward the guard house.
A call issued from her throat, and Stareyes started.
In another instant a man appeared leading a magnificent black horse.
"Thanks, Burke. Keep them in ignorance of my departure," she said. "I'll pay you with your weight in gold. Good-night!"
She sprang into the saddle, gathered up the reins, and in another moment was riding toward Perth.
[CHAPTER XXII.]
OLD BROADBRIM'S DESPERATE HAND.
"With me, when there is a murderer to catch, everything is fair!"