I knew little of the men who had responded to my call, and chosen me as leader.

Some among them I could trust, but others were merely with me while I retained power--would desert at the first doubt.

I must rely on the judgment of Watkins as to whom among them I could safely depend upon, and suspicion and watch the rest.

It was no pleasant position, yet success thus far had come so easily the knowledge was no discouragement.
"When we goin' ter be fed ?" yelled a voice from below.
"Presently," I answered.

"As soon as the cook has it ready.