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We were compelled to pass the night in the trees, the Tagals encamping less than a hundred feet away, and the night proving so light that escape was out of the question.

But at dawn our enemies departed, and then we lost no time in dropping to the ground and moving on, first, however, helping ourselves to all of the steaks we could conveniently carry.

Our course lay along the hills, and soon we crossed the canyon where Captain Kenny had played me such a dastardly trick. Here we paused for a dinner of the steaks, and I think I can truthfully say that never did a repast taste sweeter.

"I only hope I can square accounts with Captain Kenny some time," I said. "I shall never feel satisfied until I know he has received his deserts."

"Villains are not always brought to justice, Oliver," answered Dan. "But I haven't any doubt but that we will meet Captain Kenny some time or another, and if we do" Dan finished by a determined shake of his head that meant a good deal.