It was in the forest--and not in Adare House, that the big test of the night was to come.
It was not curiosity that made him follow them now.

More than ever he was determined to keep his faith with Jean and the girl, and he made up his mind to draw only near enough to give his assistance if it should become necessary.

Roused by the conviction that Josephine and the half-breed were not making this mysterious tryst without imperilling themselves, he stopped as the campfire burst into full view, and examined his pistol.

He saw figures about the fire.

There were three, one sitting, and two standing.