An' Springer seen the rest of them sneakin' around.

I run back after my horse an' y'u." "But Uncle Tad! ...

We mustn't leave him alone," cried Ellen.
"We've got to," replied Colter, grimly.

"Tad shore won't worry y'u no more--soon as Jean Isbel gets to him." "Oh, let me stay," implored Ellen.

"I will save him." Colter laughed at the utter absurdity of her appeal and claim.