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"No, by gosh! not enough to make a drink for a sand-rat." "We must take our chances, then," said Seguin. Here he paused thoughtfully, and with a gloomy expression of countenance. "We must cross the trail," he continued, "and go by the Prieto, or abandon the expedition."
Then with a yell of delight he caught the lank form of the Seer's assistant in a bear-like hug. "For the love av Gawd is ut ye, ye owld sand-rat? Where the hell did ye drop from, an? fwhat are ye doin' in this dishreputable company? Look at Uncle Tex, there! The sentimental owld savage is fair slobberin' wid delight an' eagerness to git at ye. Come, come; we must have a dhrink."
"I will follow your advice," cried Seguin, his eye brightening with the anticipation of a happy result. "Thur's no time to be wasted, then, cap; if Dacoma's men makes thur appearance, all I've been a-sayin' won't be worth the skin o' a sand-rat." "Not a moment shall be lost;" and Seguin gave orders to make ready the flag of peace.
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