Of course, White and the other man, Strole, stood by their leader, in the teeth of the enemy's fire, till he expired.

What would the story have been without this example of devotion and fortitude?
Then, holding the pursuers in check, they slowly retreated down the side canyon they were in to the main gorge, where they discovered an abundance of driftwood, and decided to make a raft with which to escape.

This raft consisted of three sticks of cottonwood about ten feet long and eight inches diameter, tied together with lariats.

They had abandoned their horses above, bringing only their arms, ammunition, and some food.

Waiting for midnight to come so that their pursuers might not discover their intention, they seized their poles and, under the waning moon, cast off, and were soon on the tempestuous tide, rushing through the yawning chasm.