Catherine hadn't finished her conversation with Grace and Sadie, in fact the two women hadn't even heard her voice once. Not even nearby the room. Grace stared out the window, staring at the stars that twinkled. Sadie still sat on the couch, she hadn't moved since they were first thrown in here. The two were starving and cold. There was a fire place in here but there was no wood to burn.
"When will they get here?" Sadie muttered in annoyance, keeping her voice low in case the guard outside overheard. Grace continued to look out the window.
"Soon. Hosea won't let us stay here for any longer," Grace insisted. The two had heard Hosea just before nightfall, saying his farewells to Catherine Braithwaite quite loudly. Grace and Sadie had both known that Hosea was announcing to us his departure.
"Should've just left it all to him," Sadie sighed, disappointed in herself. Grace turned around to face Sadie, leaning up against the wall next to the window.
"You just wanted to help," Grace reminded, not wanting Sadie to blame herself. Sadie shook her head, looking over at Grace.
"Don't... don't say that. You have the right to blame me," Sadie continued. Grace clamped her jaw shut, staring at the sad woman. Sadie had rolled the sleeves of her yellow shirt earlier when she was trying to pop open the window. It didn't work of course. Sadie looked down at the small cuts on her hands from trying to pry the window open earlier. "Look at us, we're prisoners."
"No. No we ain't. Not for much longer, anyway," Grace pointed out. She scratched the back of her neck, Sadie still not looking impressed with the world. Grace pushed herself off of the wall, taking a few steps towards Sadie. "Look, we could be in a worse situation. We have gotten off lucky so far," Grace claimed. Sadie gave a small nod, standing up as she stretched her legs.
"You're right. But as far as I know, we're going to starve to death," Sadie hissed before turning to face the door, her hands clenched into fists by her sides. "You goddamn snake!" Sadie spat loudly, loud enough for the whole house to hear. Grace chuckled lightly as Sadie turned around to look at Grace again. "Dutch won't be happy," Sadie muttered. Grace shook her head, agreeing with Sadie.
"No he won't. But, we know for certain they have gold somewhere around here," Grace reminded. The information Sadie and Grace had gotten earlier from one of the workers was small but it would earn them a lot if they could get their hands on the gold. They just had to figure out where it was. "Dutch will be happy with that."
"Dutch'll only be happy with that if we got the gold with us," Sadie muttered in annoyance. Sadie placed a hand on her forehead, biting her lower lip before sighing. "Remind me to never try doing something to impress Dutch again," she chuckled. Grace felt bad for Sadie, Sadie just wanted to prove herself loyal to Dutch and also to thank him for everything he has done for her already.
"Catherine Braithwaite! We have some questions for you!" Arthur's voice boomed from outside. Sadie and Grace grinned as they peered out the window and down onto Arthur, Lenny, Javier and John. Arthur and John had guards in front of them, their revolvers to the guards head as they held them close as shields. Lenny and Javier stood on each side of John and Arthur, weapons drawn. Catherine walked into view, her arms folded across her chest.
"Who are you? Get off my land!" The woman hissed, staring at the men with their faces covered.
"We know you got two of our people. They're just as dangerous as we are, you hand them over and you can have these two alive," Arthur hissed. Arthur pushed the barrel of his revolver closer to the guard's skull, threateningly. Catherine stood their quietly, having a stare off with Arthur before she turned to the large doors of the mansion, pointing.
"Upstairs on the left," Catherine spat, stepping aside as Javier and Lenny marched past her. Grace and Catherine quickly turned to face the door as they heard a guard drop outside the door before hearing the jingling of keys and the click of the door as it unlocked. The door opened, Javier and Lenny pulled their bandannas down as they hurried in. Lenny went over to Sadie and Javier went over to Grace.
"You okay?" Javier asked. Grace nodded quickly, ensuring Javier she was okay.
"Let's just get out of here," Grace muttered to him. He nodded, turning to Lenny as he pulled up his bandanna, covering his face again. Lenny did the same and the two men led Sadie and Grace out of the room. Grace looked out to see the guard that had been standing in front of the door knocked unconscious. Grace quickly hurried after the three, following them outside. They all walked out of the mansion, Sadie muttering something under her breath as they walked past Catherine. Catherine watched as the four joined Arthur and John. Sadie marched up to the two guards, un-holstering her revolver as she whacked them across the head, knocking them unconscious. Catherine gasped loudly in shock. "It could be you, ma'am," Grace spat at the shocked woman. He jaw quickly closed from being gaped open. Arthur tipped his hat sarcastically to Catherine before they all turned around, walking past the walls.
"What were you two doing here?" Arthur hissed as they walked around the wall to the horses. Arthur ushered Grace over to his horse as he pulled down his bandanna.
"Getting information," Sadie answered with a cheeky tone. Arthur looked over at her by John's horse.
"Was that your idea?' Arthur spat across at her. Sadie nodded proudly. Arthur shook his head as he muttered under his breath to himself.
"It worked until we pushed it too far. Said we were travelling journalists," Sadie explained. Lenny pulled down his bandanna as he sat on top of his horse, looking down at Mrs. Adler.
"Impressive. What'd you find out?" He asked the women. Arthur looked over at Lenny, unimpressed. Lenny noticed and shrugged at Arthur. "What?"
"There is gold here, just don't know where. And also they have promised the workers land and housing if they work for the Braithwaites for a full year," Grace explained, saving Sadie from having to explain. Grace looked over at Sadie who grinned back at her. "Sadie thought it would be a good idea to find out where this gold is for Dutch," Grace continued, defending her friend. Arthur scoffed, mounting his horse before reaching a hand down for Grace to take.
"I see that went well," Arthur added sarcastically. Grace took Arthur's hand as he pulled her up onto the back of his horse, sitting behind him. Grace held onto Arthur to avoid herself from falling off of the horse.
"Well we weren't exactly going to run in firing bullets for answers, weren't we?" Grace added, joking. Arthur chuckled lightly before Javier waved at all of them.
"Come on, we should go. Dutch is worried about you two," Javier told the two. Arthur nodded at Javier before they all trotted down the long road leading away from the Braithwaite's land.
The group rode into camp, Grace sliding off of Arthur's horse. Arthur jumped off beside her when they both spotted Dutch marching over, Hosea in tow.
"Ms. Peters and Mrs. Adler! Are you two goddamn stupid?" Dutch roared as he marched over. Grace looked over at Javier who stood beside his horse.
"I thought you said he was worried," Grace joked. Javier shrugged before him and Lenny walked off together. John and Sadie joined Arthur and Grace, waiting for Dutch and Hosea.
"If Hosea hadn't been there, you both would be good as dead!" Dutch roared as he stood in front of the group. Hosea sighed as he came to a stop beside Dutch. "What were you two doing exactly? Trying to get yourselves killed? Trying to get us all killed?" Dutch continued, not happy. Sadie explained everything, how the whole thing was her plan and what they found out. Sadie ensured Dutch that Catherine doesn't know anything about the gang or where they are or who any of them are. Dutch seemed to loosen up a bit.
"Come on Dutch, give them a break. They were only doing what they thought was good," John defended as Dutch looked at both of the women. Dutch looked at John as John spoke before nodding slightly.
"Okay. Fine. But next time, be careful," Dutch instructed. Sadie and Grace nodded, ensuring him nothing like that would happen again. "I'm relieved you both are safe," Dutch grinned. Dutch walked away, placing a hand on Hosea's shoulder before heading back to Miss O'Shea where she was sitting in the chair just outside of their tent.
"Thank you," Grace thanked Hosea as Hosea approached them. He nodded.
"I will admit, I was shocked to see you both but I knew Catherine wouldn't hurt you two. Like Dutch said, be careful next time," Hosea nodded. Hosea walked away, towards the camp fire where Javier and Lenny were. John turned to Sadie.
"Abigail forced me to go get you both. I think it's best you both ensure her you're alright," John chuckled. Sadie grinned turning to Grace.
"I'll go talk to her," Sadie insisted. Grace nodded as John and Sadie walked away towards John's tent where Abigail was waiting eagerly. Grace turned to face Arthur, spotting her horse not too far away.
"How'd you find the horses?" Grace asked, staring at her mare.
"We sent Bill looking while we went and got you both. We figured they wouldn't be too far," Arthur explained. Grace nodded, looking back at Arthur. "I'm just glad to see you both in one piece," Arthur sighed. Grace grinned softly at him.
"Thank you. I knew you would come," Grace grinned. Arthur nodded, a small grin on his face also.
"Guess it's just what I do," he chuckled. Grace laughed before Arthur started to walk away. He looked over his shoulder, waving Grace over to follow him. "Come on, let's get you a drink," he insisted. Grace nodded, following after Arthur.