I hardly believe Gunsaules will attempt anything, but it is not safe to trust him alone.

It will be your part to see that the fellow neither enters that passage leading amidships, nor approaches this door.

Keep him in sight.

You can do this ?" "Of course I can." "Then you will do most valuable service, and save us a man.

Wait here now until I see how securely this passage forward is closed." It was as described to me--a heavy oaken door, nail studded, not only locked, but held firmly in place by a stout iron bar.