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Chapter Twenty Five.
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Shows how the Seaman1 was sent on a Delicate Mission and how he Fared.
“Shank,” said Charlie one day as they were sitting in the sunshine near the outlaws’ cave, waiting for Dick and the scout3 to return to their mid-day meal, “it seems to me that we may be detained a good while here, for we cannot leave Ralph, and it is evident that the poor fellow won’t be able to travel for many a day—”
“If ever,” interposed Shank sorrowfully.
“Well, then, I think we must send down to Bull’s Ranch5, to see if there are any letters for us. I feel sure that there must be some, and the question arises—who are we to send?”
“You must not go, Charlie, whoever goes. You are the only link in this mighty6 wilderness7, that connects Ralph and me with home—and hope. Weak and helpless as we are, we cannot afford to let you out of our sight.”
“Well, but if I don’t go I can’t see my way to asking the scout to go, for he alone thoroughly8 understands the ways of the country and of the Indians—if any should chance to come this way. Besides, considering the pledge he is under to be accountable for Buck9 Tom, I doubt if he would consent to go.”
“The question is answered, then,” said Shank, “for the only other man is Dick Darvall.”
“True; and it strikes me that Dick will be very glad to go,” returned Charlie with a smile of peculiar10 meaning.
“D’ye think he’s getting tired of us, Charlie?”
“By no means. But you know he has a roving
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感情,激情; 缰( rein的名词复数 ); 控制手段; 掌管; (成人带着幼儿走路以防其走失时用的)保护带 | |
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