"We'll stay by you, now you are down," said Dick sympathetically. "We
are not brutes, even though we haven't any great love for you."
"Thank you; I'll not forget your kindness," returned Jasper Grinder, and
for once it must be admitted that he meant what he said.
The wounded man could eat no solid food, so they prepared for him some
broth made from bear's meat, which was very strengthening. After another
examination John Barrow was of the opinion that the wound was not a
dangerous one, but that the man would have to keep quiet for several
days or a week.
"We'll have to take turns at watching him," said Dick. "It's too bad,
but I see no other way out of it."
They drew lots, and it fell to Sam to remain with the patient during the
afternoon. An hour later Dick, Tom, and the guide set off to look once
more for the treasure.
"Well, I'm tired enough to stay here and rest," said Sam. "That walking
this morning played me out completely."
There was not much to do, since Jasper Grinder had brought in sufficient
wood to last for a day or two.
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