There is no reason why he should not do as desired, and go at once with her who gives them.

By staying some mischance might still happen, and he may never see his fair rescuer again.

Who can tell what may arise in the midst of that mysterious desert?
By going he will the sooner be able to send succour to his comrade.
He hesitates no longer, but writes upon the piece of paper--in large, carefully-inscribed letters, so that the _ci-devant_ Ranger need have no difficulty in deciphering them:-- "Saved by an Angel .-- Strike due south.

Six miles from this you will find me.

There is a horse, and you can take up his tracks.