There were those fellows' legs moving about me
just as if I was a log of wood. The thoughts came across me, "A
good sharp rap above the ankle and over you'd go;" and when I'd once
thought of it, I was obliged to do it. It was fun, though,
Seth; wasn't it?'
"'It was, as you say, Rube, a boy's trick, and just at present is
hardly the time for that. But don't let us say anything we don't
want overheard, Rube; some of these fellows may understand.'
"'Right you are, Seth. I am main sorry, old hoss, that I've got you
into this scrape, but I expect we shall get out again somehow. I
don't think Rube Pearson is going to be wiped out yet.
"I hoped not too. I warn't a bit tired of life, but I did not see
my way out of it. However, I had one comfort: I knew if any two men
could get out of an ugly mess, those two men were Rube and I.
"We were now told to sit down on the ground in one corner of the
room, two fellows taking up their station by our sides. Then there
was a hot discussion about our fate, which warn't exactly pleasant
to listen to. Some were in favor of hanging us at once, but the
majority were for taking us to the main body under El Zeres
himself, because the chief would be so glad to have us in his
power. He had frequently vowed vengeance against us, for we were
known as the most active scouts in the army, and had led troops in
his pursuit many a time, and had once or twice come very near to
catching him.
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