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 must climb that mountain to its highest point, in order to make certain of our position and ascertain the trend of the various streams. We are near the sources of the Arkansaw, as is evident. Our instructions are to find the heads of the Arkansaw and the Red River, on our way to the Comanches."

"Yes, sir," replied the sergeant.

"That is all. Good-night."

"Good-night, sir. I make bold to wish you good luck, sir. I wish I might be going with you, sir."

"Thank you, sergeant."

The lieutenant sat up late, writing. In his buffalo-robe, Stub dreamed of to-morrow, and the Grand Peak. He had understood only part of the lieutenant's long speech; but it was enough to understand that he was to be taken.