The two women had been gone for eight days when the rescue party was sent. We had to figure on a minimum of a three-day trip each way, and we had to a...d a couple of days to allow for accidents. Nevertheless, we couldn't wait any longer, so a detail was sent to look for them.Sue and Julia had taken only their crossbows and pistols for weapons, but that should have been enough to defend them from anything smaller than a J. Rex. We decided not to take any chances, Amos with the BAR and me with the. " Now that you mention it, I did see a wanted circular for him back inEerie," said Paul."They lie in wait for a coach. Dandy Jim jumps out, waving his handsfor the coach to stop. When it does, he points to his men, hidden,three on each side of the road. Nobody sees 'em, just their riflespointed at you, and..." the station master gave a shrug, "...who'sgonna fight that?" Not me; those six rifles are one hell of an edge. But... hasn'tanybody been able to chase after them? Seven men on. Thankfully, the cave-in had everyone looking that way."Yeah. When Sandy gets here." Sandy?" Anna asked, perplexed."Yeah. This involves her as well," I said."I don't understand, Michael," Anna sighed. "I guess I'll just have to trust you," There's no guess work to it, Anna. You will or you won't. Get the gold somewhere it will be safe, but don't let it leave the ranch. I'll be in Sandy's room," I told Anna. "When she arrives, bring her to me."Then I started walking back to the ranch, drawing my. At least before the ship docked.Later that night, Blair tossed and turned on her bed. There must have been some high waves outside, she could hear them knocking against the bow.She thought of the engine room. That face. She wanted to be there... she drifted off into a sweet dream that had her and that Potter fellow paired up. But every time he tried to undress her, he would shove her against the hot furnace and she would damned near ignite her fanny.She sat up with a start and looked out the.