He don't know how long." "How'd it come to be delayed ?" "He figures that Wells Fargo got a hunch that Silent was layin' for the train that was to carry it." "Will he let us know when it _does_ come through ?" "I asked him, an' he jest hedged.

He's quitting on us cold." "I was a fool to send you, Shorty.

I'm goin' myself, an' if Hardy don't come through to me--" He broke off and announced to the rest of his gang that he intended to make the journey to Elkhead.

He told Haines, who in such cases usually acted as lieutenant, to take charge of the camp.

Then he saddled his roan.
In the very act of pulling up the cinch of his saddle, Silent stopped short, turned, and raised a hand for quiet.