Very much dam'-- dam'-- dam'-- brave man!" Mukoki was pressed back by Wabi's sister before he could say more, and a cool drink of spring water was placed to Roderick's lips.

He felt feverish and the water gave him new strength.

He turned his face to Minnetaki, and she smiled at him.

Then he saw that the dead outlaw had been removed from the cabin.

When he made an effort to raise himself a little the girl helped him, and rolled a blanket under his shoulders.
"You're not so badly hurt as I thought you were, Rod," she said.