He ate heartily, having a conscience that did not trouble him about
such trifles as plundering the guests who had slept beneath his
roof, and rose to leave the house.
"Give 'em some breakfast," he said, as he opened the door; "and tell
'em you won't take no pay on account of their loss. That'll about
make things square, I reckon. I've taken my pay in advance."
He shouldered his gun and went out into the woods.
CHAPTER XXI.
BEN'S SAVINGS-BANK.
It was not till an hour afterward that Ben rose from his lowly
couch, and, by dint of violent shaking, succeeded in rousing
Bradley.
"Come, Bradley, wake up!" he cried. "The sun is high, and it is time
we were on our way."
Bradley stretched himself, took a long breath, and said:
"I must have had a long sleep."
"Yes, you dropped off as soon as you lay down, and have slept ever
since."
"And did you sleep as soundly?"
"No, I was awake twice during the night," answered Ben.
"I don't know how it is, but I am sleepy still. Seems to me I don't
stand fatigue as well as you. I am sleepy yet, and feel as if I
could sleep all the forenoon."
"The effects of the drug," thought Ben.
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