It's nearly a month ago, and he could not last so long, shut up in that cave.

His bones will be there, with those of the other poor fellow, whoever he was, that went in with him.

It's dreadful to think of it! Now, from what this scoundrel says, it can't be so very far from here.

And, as we can make him guide us to the place, I propose we go there, get the remains of our old comrade, and give them Christian burial." With the Texan Rangers obedience to duty is less a thing of command than request; and this is a request of such nature as to receive instant and unanimous assent "Let us go!" is the universal response.

"We needn't all make this journey," continues the captain.