When a chap undertakes to go it alone in these parts, he must never wink both eyes at the same time." "Suppose the Irishman has been killed ?" ventured one of the men, who was somewhat shaken up by the events of the night before.

"It seems to me that it is very probable." "You're right," replied Sut, as if he were discussing the question of stock.

"Very likely he's gone under.

We've all got to come to it sooner or later, and what's the odds if one's a little ahead of the other ?" By this time the speaker was astride his mustang, which was as fresh and eager as though he had not been subjected to the tremendous strain of the night before.

The little party of pioneers had come to look upon the scout as indispensable to their safety.