The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1923-02-23
INsTALLMENT NO. 80.

1t is possible Mountain may nave
made rustic, it is certain, at least
the master raised his head and gazed
directly at that quarter of the thicket
where his hunter lay. II could not be
sure he saw me-" Mountain said; "he
just looked my way like man with
his mind made up, and all the cour-
age ran out of me like rum out of a
bottle" And presently. when the mas
ter looked away again. and appeared
to resume those meditations in which
he had sat immersed before the
traders coming, Mountain skunk
stealthily back and returned to seek
the help of his companions
Surprises Started.
And now began the chapter of sur
prises, for the scout had scarce in
formed the others of his discovery,
and they were yet preparing their
weapons for "a rush upon the fugitive,
when the man himself appeared in
their midst, walking openly and quiet
ly, with his hands behind his back.
"Ah, meni" says he, on his behold
ing them. Here is a fortunate en-
counter. Let us get back to camp"
Mountain had not mentioned his
own weakness or the masters discon-
certing gaze upon the thicket, so that
with all the rest) his return ap-
peared spontaneous. For all that,
hub-bub arose; oaths flew, fists were
shaken, and guns pointed.
Let us get back to camp" and
the master. 81 have an explanation to
make, but it must be laid before you
all. And in the meanwhile | would
put up these weapons, one of which
might very easily go off and blow
away your hopes of treasure. I would |
not kill" says he, smiling, "the goose |
with the golden eggs"
The charm of his superiority once
more triumphed; and the party, in no
particular order, set off on their re-
turn. BY the way he found occasion
to get a word or two apart with
Mountain
You are a clever fellow and a
bold says he, "but am not so sure
that you are doing yourself Justice. I
would have you to consider whether
you would not do better, ay, and SAT-
er, to serve me instead of serving so
commonplace rascal as Mr. Harris.
Consider of it," he concluded. dealing
the man a gentle tap upon the shout
der, "and don't be in haste. Dead or
alive, you will find me an i'll man TO $
quarrel with"
Ran Upon the Master.
When they were come back IN tbe
camp, where Harris and Pinkerton a
stood guard over Secundra, these two p
ran upon the master like viragoes s
and were amazed out of measure Il
when they were hidden by their COM "
'ades to stand back and hear what ii
he gentleman had to say" The mas s.
er had not flinched before their on h
'laught; nor, at this proof of the II
ground he had gained, did he betray CT
he least sufifciency.
DO not let us be in haste" saws NJ
le Meat first and public speaking v,
Ifter." n
win that they made hasty meal; III
nd as soon as it was done, the mas a,
er, leaning on one elbow, began his CT
peech. He spoke long, addressing d;
himself to each except Harris, find ia
ng for each with the same excep- al
ion) some particular flattery. He W
allied them bold honest blades" hi
&c arod ho had never seen more tn
OVAL company, work better done. or be
aims more merrily supported Swell. &C
hem says he "somo one asks me W
Why the devil | ran away? But that ac
scarce worth answer for | think 81
on all know pretty well. But you ii,
now only pretty well; that is point be
shall arrive at presently, and be you 81
eady to remark it when it comes. ha
here is a traitor here; a double at
raitor; | will give you his name be- du
ore am done; and let that suffice he
'r now. But here comes some other he
entleman and asks me why in the
evil I came back?' lso
a Have One.y ly
We'll, before l answer that ques- Nj
on, | have one to put to you. 1t be
as this cur here, this Harris, that ma
peaks Hindoostance?" cries he, ris- WI
lg on one knee and pointing fair at tn
le mans face, with gesture indie tr'
'ribably menacing; and when he had M