He saw the man's pistol arm fall as if broken, and he heard a loud cry.

That was a lucky shot indeed, and rising a little in his saddle he shouted again and again to the great horse that served him so well.
The gallant animal responded in full.

He stretched out his long neck and the road flew fast behind him.

Sparks flashed from the stones where the shod hoofs struck, and Dick exulting felt the cold air rush past.
Another shot was fired at long range, but the bullet did not strike anywhere near.
Dick took only a single backward glance.

He saw the two men on their horses, but drooping as if weak from hurts, and he knew that for the present at least he was safe from any hurt from them.