The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-07-27

for mel must take care of Dunn.
There was brief time in which to
arrange the play. with both daylight
and Theilen already so close Mt hand.
Theilen! Why. of course. a report of
his approach would throw Dunn of
his guard. and l might inveigle the
fellow far enough back from the lines
to make an open attack possible. Here.
at least, was the only course which
seemed to promise success. | tore of
my jacket. turning 1t inside out to hide
the CLEAN Of buttons; ripped of the in
sigma from the front of my SLOUGH hat
und pulled the wide brim low over my
eyes. There would pe pothing patty
about Iheilen's irregulars. and the
color OF my clothes could not be easily
guessed at in the gloom. All else was
sheer luck q audacify. 1 was with
In five feet of the fellow before b
even saw me. Before be nj draw
his weapon. I asked %nurriedly:
Els this Captain Dodd!"
"N-no: ! am an officer of Johnston's
staff" peering forward in a vain en-
dCufOt w 1CNtpbCt nf hdtC. - -
your What do you wantr'
II have beer sent forward by Cap
tain 1'heilen. de wants to know where
he is to bring mis- men,"
The lieutenant stiffened mp, the
slight faltering of his voice vanished
In an effort at command.
"Oh. l see. Well. / am technically
in command here. being of the regular
service. Where is 1neilenY'
Back yonder on the creek He's
waitin' for orders an q guide"
"Weli. hurry back and bring him mp
You know the way. don't your
stared of into the black night. as
though 1t hid a thousand mysteries.
well. 1 don't exactly know" con-
fessed unwillingly. Il got here all
right because the firing from the house
sorter guided me. but them weeds is
mighty confusin.' an | reckon 1t will
take mi a right smart while to find my
way back again. You couldn't go
along. could your"
There was nothing in the request to
Gus suspicion. yet he hesitated. ap-
p~arently at nrst inclined to refuse.
perhaps considering such a service be
meath bis dignity.
Maybe If you got me as far the
head OF that path l might make the
rest all right" | suggested doubtfully.
1t was plain enough he would prefer
remaining where he was. but anxiety
to have these welcome re-enforcements
hurried forward caused him grudging-
ly to consent
"How large a force have your"
"a few over a hundred. | reckon"
"Well. come on: I'll show you to the
path. You could follow that with your
eyes bl~indfolded."
! had forgotten the way myself. or.
rather. the night confused me as to
the points of compass. yet as he start
ed OF to the right l followed. perfectly
satisfied SC long as every step took US
farther away from the immediate
vicinity of the house. We a trav-
ersed the orchard aud were upon the
edge of the weed patch when he came
to a sharp halt
Here's where the path begins lead
ing down to the creek. It's not very
straight, but you can't lose IT. for the
growth is solid on both Sides"
"It all looks the same to me-" staring
beyond him. Where did you say the
entrance wasp
Right here in 'front.'" half angrily.
what Is the matter with your eyes1
I'll lead you into 1t. and then. perhaps.
ron can follow your nose"
He gripped my sleeve. forcing me
forward. The next instant l had my
leg twined about his. l never had an
easier job at tanning a man. and be
fore he got his scattered senses to-
gether pressed a revolver barrel
against his temple. threatening instant
death If he so much as moved. What
ever other ambitions Lieutenant Cal
vert Dunn may have possessed. depar-
ture from life surely was moi included.
and | doubt If he winked an eyelash
while | stripped hin of weapons and
tightly buckled his waistbelt about his
arms. binding them helplessly against
the body.
'.Sorry to be compelled to treat you
In this manner" | remarked coolly.
but 1t seems to be your luck to get in
my way constantly. Besides. ! believe
you advocated hanging me only a few
hours ago"
He recognized me then. and thes sud
den gust of anger overcame bis pru-
dence. yielding him voice. he burst
forth into a volley of oaths,
"Stop thatv' the words like bullets,
the grip Of my hand shutting or bis
wind. II hold your life in this n
finger and you either obey me or die.
Bow many men are about this houseg"
He squirmed under the pressure or
the gun barrel. but comprehended the
necessity for an immediate answer.
about sixty"
"All Donald's guerrillasy
"ExcpDt the small squad | brought