After that he would go to Allakakat, and thence still farther north into the Endicott country.

It would be easy for a man like Stampede to find the range.

He drew a map, gave him certain written instructions, money, and a final warning not to lose his head and take up gold-hunting on the way.

While it was necessary for him to go ashore at once, he advised Stampede not to leave the ship until morning.

And Stampede swore on oath he would not fail him.
Alan did not explain his own haste and was glad Captain Rifle had not questioned him too closely.