From Mr.Livermore, it was learned that Duncan had arrived in Butte City on the morning of the day previous, and that he was believed to be making preparations for a trip into Mexico, in company with his cousin, the merchant.
Believing that the best means now to be adopted to secure the young man, was to remain in the stable until Duncan called for his horse, Manning requested permission to do so, which was cheerfully granted by the obliging liveryman.

Manning therefore took up his position as a watcher, while the marshal went to look after the man whom they had left on the lookout at the sleeping apartments of the clothing merchant.

After watching for a long time, Manning made himself as comfortable as possible, and prepared to spend the night in his new quarters.

He dozed and slept at fitful intervals in his uncomfortable position, and the long night wore away without the appearance of the much-desired visitor.
The stable in which Manning had established himself, was arranged with a row of stalls on either side, with a wide passage-way extending between them.

He therefore ensconced himself in the vacant stall immediately opposite to the burglar's horse, and where he could see him at all times.