"That's exactly what I think. And I think too," the guide added as he
stopped to examine other parts of the boat, "that this skiff was wrecked
as well as smashed. There's a hole stove in the bottom and then there are
places that have been cut by an axe so I guess both parts of the story are
true."
"Do you suppose they went up Thorn's Gulch from here?" asked Fred in a low
voice.
"That's just what I think they did," replied Pete.
"Do you think we may meet them somewhere in the Gulch?"
"I shouldn't be a bit surprised."
"Then we may have pretty serious trouble before we're done."
"Right you are," assented Pete. "But it's time for us to be moving, boys,"
he added. "Here, I'll help each of you with his pack and we'll start out.
If those two men are ahead of us we'll know it before they know that we're
following them."
CHAPTER XIII
ALONE IN THE CANYON
For a considerable distance the way along which the guide was leading was
not difficult. The footing was fairly strong and there were not many
obstacles to be met.
Both boys in spite of the exciting experiences of the morning were deeply
interested in the marvelous sights which greeted them as they advanced
into the gulch.
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