In Barracks and Wigwam — page 185: what you’re looking at

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A Perilous Climb. 175. Nearly half an hour had elapsed since Linn’s depart- __ure, and when he reached the base of the ledge, eager hands were outstretched to haul him over the parapet, ~ and he was welcomed as one from the dead. | | “Thank heaven you're safe!’ whispered Dawnay. “We'd given you up, sir. We OuE HT the redskins hac finished you with a knife-thrust.” “This is the pluckiest deed I’ve known since I a : on the frontier, corporal,’ said Grant, “and I’ve seen a good bit of active service.” ‘It had to be done,” Linn replied, briefly, “and I was sure | could do it. Wait a moment % He crept over to Hiester and poured a long drink of - the cool water down his parched throat. He also gave Bent a portion, and then handed the canteen to Dawnay. ee “You fellows divide the rest among you,” he said. eee “After you, sir,” replied the trooper. “We have no claim on it.” ee “No, I took a drink down at the stream,” Linn an- — swered, “and I won’t need any more for the present. — When [ do I will find a way to get it. And now who © will volunteer to accompany me? ‘There’s no time to — lose, and I want to start as soon as possible x, “You're still bent on climbing the cliff, sir?’ inter- rupted Grant. | | s “More than ever,” said Linn, “and I’ll tell you why. — The Sioux are pushing down the ravine in force, and that — means that they are getting ready to waylay the relief party when it comes. There is no longer any doubt about it, and my duty is plain.” a This information surprised and startled the men, snd? oF after hearing Linn’s account of what he had seen, all | ‘ were agreed that something must be done to save the — ” command that was doubtless now on its way to the | ie > ith : comic ,00 (S Sonne