The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-16
CHAPTER XIV

At the sight which met his eyes, Phil lunEed blows at his adversary more fruiously than ever. Sudd enly, he. saw the rock start upward slight ly- Doubtless, Moonlight had seen the girls predicament. Phil saw his opportunity. and with a terrific uppercut, he sent Henley sprawling in the dust Then, rushing for the entrance to the canyon, he picked up Ruth and stumbled in. just the pivoted rock descended again.
 A few moments later. they were both before Stone Ear in the assem- biy room. Ruth presented the old Squaw with the Sacred Wampum and the amulet, and waited inpatiently to learn the secret of the Golden Pool Stone Ear studied the tokens fors moment. and then, through the Indian youth. who interpreted her sign language, she spoke:
 Go to the cave of the trident and follow the. signs of the trident to the end of the cave. At the end of the cave you will find writing on the wall which will tell you how you should dispose of the Golden Pool But the location of the Cave of the Trident Is known only to whoever is the chief Of the Buffaloes. This knowledge was handed down through generations from one chief to another"
 The chief of the Buffaloes." ex- claimed the girl. ''Why, that means that Standing Bear alone knows where the cave is!" Moonlight wfis- pere to Ruth that Standing Bear would return to the canyon that night they would have to wait until then.
 At that moment, they were all startled to see Loonlis approaching. His face wore a troubled expression. Indeed, he gazed at Ruth with look iof deep sincerity and sympathy. T want to apologize to you,'' he said, for the actions of Henley. It was not nay fault, and I have discharged him and his hangers-on. From now on we will have no more trouble and I hope you will return to the ranch and make it your home as long as you like''
 For moment Ruth was suspic- ious, but her own unse1fsh disposi- tion got tE1e better of her. Perhaps iLoonlis had broken with Gray Wolf, she thought, and had decided to join the ranks of the Buffaloes- Conse- quentiy, she told him of the fact that Standing Bears return would decide the fate of the pool l Loomis could hardly wait to get outside the canyon again Finally he saw his chance. and slipping from the assembly room he joined Julia Wells and the rest of the party. | Henley must watch for Standing Bear tonight he told her. He must capture him and bring him to the ranch. We must force the 1oca tion of the cave from him.
 Henley received full instructions. and that night found him at the en- trance of the canyon waiting for Standing Bear. Although the Indian put up a splendid fight, the cow-pun- chers were too much for him, and he was led off, a. prisoner.
 Loomis had fingered in the vicinity | of the canyon to learn the next move of Ruth and her friends He chuck1ed ! with delight he heard of the con- sternation wroght by the disappear ance of Standing Bear. The next news reaching his ears was not so pleasing. Ruth Randolph had decid- ed to give the pool to the Buffaloes, in case Standing Bear was not heard from. He hurried to Gray Wolf and told him what he had heard. The chief of the Blue Hawks was furious. We must prevent the appearance of Princess White Eagle at the rem dering of Judgment" he said 'In that case the pool will be equally di- vided.''
 Returning to the ranch. Gray Wolf and Loomis were further angered to learn of the escape of Standing Bear. He had called in Henley and prom ised to lead him to the Cave of the Trident. Henley, unsuspecting. had freed the Indian. only to have the chief of the Buffaloes spring up on him and escape from the ranch on a horse before Henley could overtake him.
 Meanwhile as Ruth had received no news from Standing Bear, she de- cided to seek the aid of the White Rider. Phil stanton insisted upon cconpanying her, and the two young people started out for the
 ITr~t$ Sa1d 1bom the mysterious one could prob ably be found. When they arrived, Ruth waas disappointed to learn that he had not been there for several days. However, her disappointment was short lived. for as they turned their horses about to return to the canyon. they beheId the White Rider coming toward them
 Ruth approached him joyfully and told of her predica ment. The secret of how to dispose of the Golden Pool is contained in the Gave of the Trt- dent but Standing Bear is the only one who knows where the cave is. If he is not found. I must give Judgment without the proper knowledge. and in that case, I shall give the pool to the Buffaloes
 1T will try to find Standing Bear" inc White Rider answered. "If I fail, I will search for the cave myself
 When the day of the judgment ar rived and all the Indians of both tribes were assembled in the village street talking eXcitedly about the outcome. Crouching Mole appeared before Ruth and said that Gray Wolf desired her presence 1mmedi- ateIv She followed the courier and found the chieftain waiting with Loonis end Julia Wells by his side
 tonight at the rise of the moon. inc ownership of the Golden Pool But you will remain here It'll after moenrise.- and your failure to appear ,-i1l mean that the wealth will be eouaIiy divided between the Blue Hawks and BuffaloeS.