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Walthew was almost dozing, when he was startled by a sound that came out of the darkness. It was some distance off, but it had a regular beat in it, and when it grew louder he could not doubt that some one was riding fast up the road.
"Move the fire back -- there's somebody coming! " he called quickly. "Blanca, will you give Grahame your pistol?"