"
"You are mistaken," replied the lieutenant, grimly. "You three,"
indicating Don Miguel, Felix and Scoby, "are citizens of the United
States. We are in the secret service of your government, and place
you under arrest for treason and robbery. Take their weapons, Charley,"
he added, addressing one of his men, "and if one of the soldiers lifts
a hand, shoot."
The weapons were quickly surrendered, the soldiers standing aside with
fright in their faces. Then Lieutenant Gordon and Nestor held a short
but earnest conversation with Don Miguel, at the termination of which
the latter ordered his soldiers back to the valley, "to await the
execution of plans now proposed," as he said.
"It is an outrage," Don Miguel complained, as the soldiers disappeared,
"and my government shall hear of it. You shall all suffer for what you
are doing."
"You are a naturalized citizen of the United States," the lieutenant
repeated, "and you are under arrest for treason. The others are held
for attempted murder and robbery. Now, this being understood, we may
as well proceed to camp."
The night watchman and the Mexican also made vigorous protests against
their arrest, but no attention was paid to them. Nestor was at that
time too anxious over Fremont's disappearance to halt for a lengthy explanation.
CHAPTER XII.
WOLF AND PANTHER AFTER BEAR.
When the rocket flared across the sky Jimmie rushed into the
tent where the drummer was sleeping and shook him savagely.
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