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Updated: June 11, 2025


I only t'ink so, as you's come from dere." "An' why should I be afraid?" "Because, me frund, de contry be full ob scoundrils." "Yes, an' you are one of the biggest of them," thought Fred Westly, but he kept his thoughts to himself, while Paul muttered something about being well protected, and having no occasion to be afraid.

Of course, the hunt came to an end in a very few minutes. Every one, having more or less damaged his head, knees, elbows, and shins, came to the natural conclusion that a chase in the dark was absurd as well as hopeless, and in a short time all were reassembled round the fire, where Fred Westly still stood, for he had not joined in the pursuit.

While this thunder-cloud was drifting down on the camp, Fred Westly and Flinders were preparing for flight. They did not doubt that their friend would at the last be persuaded to escape, and had made up their minds to fly with him and share his fortunes. "We have nothing to gain, you see, Paddy," said Fred, "by remaining here, and, having parted with all our gold, have nothing to lose by going."

"Now, Fred," returned the other impatiently, "don't bore me with your religious notions. Religion is all very well in the old country, but it won't work at all here at the diggin's." "My experience has proved the contrary," returned Westly, "for religion or, rather, God has saved me from drink and gaming." "If it be God who has saved you, why has He not saved me?" demanded Brixton.

On hearing that the thief had been captured by his former chum Westly, assisted by Flinders and Crossby, he expressed considerable surprise, and cast a long and searching gaze on Fred, who, however, being busy with the fire at the time, was unconscious of it. Whatever the bully thought, he kept his opinions to himself. "Have you tied him up well!" he said, turning to Crossby.

His ambition had not up to that time, been gratified, fortunately for himself, for he was a bad shot and exceedingly reckless, two qualities which would probably have insured his own destruction if he had had his wish. "Let's go after it, Mister Westly," he said, springing to his feet with an excited look. "Nonsense, it is probably miles off by this time; besides, we should lose our party."

On proceeding to reconnoitre from our side, they beheld the majestic beast they dreaded walk slowly up the opposite bank from the dead buffalo, and take up a position on the top of the bank under some shady thorn-trees. I resolved to give him battle, and rode forth with my double-barrelled Westly Richards rifle, followed by men leading the dogs.

Paul Bevan had selected it as a suitable camping-ground for the night, and while Paddy Flinders busied himself with the kettle and frying-pan, he and Fred Westly went among the bushes to procure firewood. Fred soon returned with small twigs sufficient to kindle the fire; his companion went on further in search of larger boughs and logs.

"With pleasure, Mr Westly." "Ah, now, av it wouldn't be axin' too much, might I make so bowld " Flinders did not finish the sentence, but laid his pewter plate before the Rose of Oregon with a significant smile. "I'm glad to be so unexpectedly useful," said Betty, with a laugh.

Your eyes are better than mine, but I see him clearer as he comes on. Young Westly drunk ha! ha! as a hatter! I'll go help him over."

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