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man who was " wanted." He was suspected of murder, 

 was known to be hiding in the mountains, and at length 

 sure information was brought to the Dean that he was 

 concealed in a certain cottage. A consultation was at 

 once held with Mr. Bayley, and the co-operation of a 

 search party of cavalry was secured for the following 

 morning. When, at daybreak, the rendezvous was 

 reached, no cavalry made their appearance, so after 

 waiting a considerable time, without any signs of their 

 approach, it was determined that the agent should recon- 

 noitre the cottage, and see if the man sought for was 

 there, while the Dean kept a look-out for the soldiers. 



On reaching the cabin, Mr. Bayley saw the man 

 through the window, but he was surrounded by several 

 others, who were holding an animated conversation. While 

 watching them, they suddenly rose and came out, barely 

 allowing sufficient time for the observer to conceal himself 

 behind the turf stack. None of them came his way, 

 fortunately, and they all departed except the man who 

 was sought, who returned into the cottage. 



As several dogs belonging to the house had run out 

 when the men left the dwelling, it was remarkable that 

 none of them challenged Mr. Bayley in his hiding-place, 

 but the reason would seem to be that so many strangers 

 to them were present, they took no notice of an extra 

 person outside. 



Mr. Bayley returned to Dean Holmes, and as there was 

 still no cavalry to be descried, it was resolved by the two 

 friends to try and take the man themselves. 



Being both powerful, active men, they soon overcame 

 his resistance, and made him a prisoner. Mr. Bayley then 

 mounted his horse, and the Dean lifting the captive behind 



