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CHAPTER XV. A DOUBLE CHASE. With his breathless and perspiring troopers clustered around him, Captain Norman stood gazing after the van- ishing braves. “Heavens, this is awful!’ he groaned. “The Sioux were in a bad enough temper as it was; and now that the - : chief has been knocked down by the desperado, they will _ be ripe for any devilment. Why, this night’s work may lead to a general outbreak.”’ “Right you are, captain,’ cried Tom Benwood, “and — the wofst of it is that Harkness will shoot some of the redskins if he is brought to bay. You see he’s crazy drunk “If murder is done, there will be no stopping the row,” interrupted Lieutenant Coghill. “It is important to lose no time, captain a “No, every moment is precious,” exclaimed. Captain Norman. “Take those men, lieutenant, and go in pursuit at once. Don’t spare your horses. Pass the Indians, if you can, and capture Harkness at all hazards. I trust everything to your judgment. Remember that this is a erave crisis.” ~“T know it,” replied the lieutenant.~ “I will do my best, sir.” “IT can’t go with you,” added Captain Norman, “and I~ can’t spare any more men. I must discipline these unruly ; recruits before they break out again, and get them started to the fort. I will Bueh after you later, if possible——” : com eb) of) ‘S.cor