"There's your property, Harkness," he remarked casually, "just as I promised. And I want to say in parting company with you, that I think you're lucky to get about half your pelts, after losing the whole outfit. Of course, we don't expect you to thank us for saving half a loaf; but we'll be looking back as we leave here to see how you get on. And, Harkness, I wouldn't be in any too big a hurry to step over to where I laid your gun. So-long!"