One of these buildings was a large structure similar to that in which Howland had been imprisoned, and as he looked a team and sledge appeared from behind one of the cabins and halted close to the wall of the large building.

The driver was plainly visible, and to Howland's astonishment he suddenly began to ascend the side of this wall.

For the moment Howland had not thought of a stair.
Jean's attitude drew his eyes.

The Frenchman had thrust himself half out of the screening bushes and was staring through the telescope of his hands.

With an exclamation he turned quickly to the engineer.
"Look, M'seur! Do you see that man climbing the stair?
I don't mind telling you that he is the one who hit you over the head on the trail, and also one of those who shut you up in the coyote.