Opening a package of smaller bills he divided it into three parts,
giving Haight and Moriarity each a share. The remainder of the plunder
he again divided into three portions, and taking the larger one for
himself, proceeded to wrap it and tie it securely; his companions,
taking their cue from him, doing likewise.

"Boys," he then said, "as soon as the robbery is discovered the company
will turn hell itself upside down to find it. Pinkerton will be on our
trail in forty-eight hours. The first thing they will do will be to
suspect the messenger. He will be arrested, and while they are monkeying
with him we must get out of the way. I told the poor devil I would write
a letter to some paper, I think I said the Globe-Democrat, which would
clear him, but we must make ourselves safe first.

"Dan, you must get to Leavenworth, find Cook, and have him plant what
you have. Haight will go to Chicago and know what to do, while I--well-
-I am going south for my health."

Stopping abruptly he drew his revolver, and stepping up to Moriarity,
placed the cold muzzle to his temple. His eyes, cold as steel and sharp
as an arrow, were fastened upon Dan's very heart, and speaking with
terrible earnestness, he said:

"Dan Moriarity, if ever you break faith with me, I'll kill you like a
cur, so help me God!"

Moriarity stood the ordeal without flinching, and holding his right hand
above his head, took a solemn oath never to betray, by word or deed, the
trust which had been placed in him.