"The chances are even that your outlaw ran across the fissure by accident and that his companions are not aware of its existence.

And they'll not follow our trail down the chasm to-night, I'll wager.

In the cover of darkness they will steal down among the rocks and then wait for daylight.

Meanwhile we can be traveling southward and when they catch up with us we will give them another fight if they want it." "We can start pretty soon ?" "Within an hour." For some time the two stood in silent watchfulness.

Suddenly Rod asked: "Where is Wolf ?" Wabi laughed, softly, exultantly.
"Gone back to his people, Rod.