The traitor was also missing; and, although Mr.Vane kept his herdsmen in the mountains continually, nothing had been seen of him.

Arthur was paying the penalty of his treachery, and was being punished in a way he had not thought of.

After his unsuccessful attempt to capture Archie Winters, he went down the mountain to the place where he had left his horse, and there he found Joaquin, who had narrowly escaped a ball from the rifle of old Bob Kelly.

He was in ill-humor about something, but his face brightened when he discovered Arthur.
"We must be off at once," said he.

"The mountains are full of men." "I believe I'll go home," replied Arthur.