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THE GUIDE MISTRUSTED. 45 “ By no means, my worthy friend,” replied the young man, “JT have no intention of retreating. But, what we have heard to-day makes a’change of plan somewhat necessary.” - They returned to the camp. The Mexican went back to his bonds, and Elliot drew the captain.aside, “Lane, I mistrust that Mexican. I believe he means to lead you into some ambush, But shall we keep him, or try to get on without him?” TT don't see how we can. If we set him free, he will be sure to let these scoundrels know all about us.” “JI did not mean to let him go, but to keep him a prisoner - and trust no more to his guidance. By the way, what if he were a member of the gang, afier all 2” . “It may be; but I hardly think it, To be sure there is no truth in a Greager, whatever, and he may be lying to us ; it is in the breed. But I think we had better keep him, and watch him more closely. He will at least lead us near the robbers, and all we ask is to get them within arm’s-length.” “ Shall we go on to-night?” ‘ _“ TE. don’t think it best to do so. Wecan tell better in half an hour, If it rains,as I. fear it will, it will not be policy to leave the valley, for there would not be time for a fight.” The bal&hour passed, and. clouds began to roll up the base of the moui\uin, and the dense fog enveloped them on every side, The men found shelter, until the rain was over, ——_—_eeoo so CHAPTER VI. ; _ THE MARCH. ates Ar early morning the rain had ceased, and they proceeded on their way, the sullen Mexican taking the lead, with the Captain on one side and Tommy on the other, each with his the hilt of a pistol, ready to use it ata moment's The fellow glanced nervously from side to side as they preceeded, well knowing that any sign of trenchery on Cconmicldooks.com