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Mr. Fortescue

CHAPTER XII
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But I know a way--" "The Indian trail! Do you know the Indian trail ?" "Yes, sir.

I know the Indian trail, and I can take you to a place in the forest where there is grass and water and game, and we shall be safe from pursuit as long as we like to stay." "How far off ?" "About two leagues." "Good.

Lead on in heaven's name.

You are a treasure, Gahra Dahra.

In rescuing you from those ruffianly Spaniards we did ourselves, as well as you, a good turn." Our pursuers, who numbered a full score, could now be distinctly seen, but in a few minutes we lost sight of them.


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