The girls watched them intently.
"That man over there is still armed," called Beth, pointing to a swarthy Mexican who squatted near the door.
"That's all right," said Tobey, easily.

"He's our guard, Pedro.

I've stationed him there so you won't attempt to escape till we get ready to let you go." Patsy laughed.
"There's little danger of that," she said.
"All ready, now!" exclaimed Knuckles, impatiently.

"We're all as harmless as doves.

Let 'er go, Dan'l!" The old man was just then assisting Uncle John to lift Myrtle to the top of the table, where the Major had placed a chair for her.