"I've a mind to stop your wind for you, you mean"-- "Easy, easy, boys," exclaimed Frank; "he's a prisoner, you know, and we've no right to put him in misery simply because he's in our power." "Why, the varmint hunted us yesterday with blood-hounds," exclaimed one of the soldiers.
"He served me the same way to-day," answered Frank; "but, still, we have no right to abuse him.

But I have two more friends around here somewhere;" and Frank put his hand to his mouth, and gave two low whistles.

It was answered immediately, and a voice, which Frank recognized as the captain's, inquired: "Ish dat you, you gun-boat feller ?" "Yes, I'm here, captain; come along." The Dutchman soon made his appearance, followed by the major.

They had remained in their hiding-place, and heard all that was going on; but, so fearful were they of treachery, that they dared not come out.

Frank briefly related to them the circumstances connected with the capture of the lieutenant, and the release of the two soldiers; after this a consultation was held, and it was decided that it would not be prudent to attempt to reach Red River for a day or two, at least.