Instead, therefore, of following the trail, he struck directly across the open prairie by the most direct course to his destination.
Ten finely mounted dragoons accompanied, all ready for any deed of daring.

The route led through a country where the Indians were very hostile, but they were avoided with little difficulty.

The second night out, they came upon the encampment of a detachment of United States troops, whose captain volunteered to take twenty of his soldiers and help bring the desperadoes to justice.
The expedition was a complete success.

They overtook the party at the very spot fixed upon, and Fox was arrested before he suspected the business of the strangers in camp.

When the overthrow of the wretches was complete, the gentlemen were told the story.