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THE SECRET OF ASHBY'S CUNNING.
At a considerable distance behind the automobile came another rescue party.

This was made up of about two score of Arizona horsemen.

Many of these men were armed.

At the saddle bows of some of the hung raw-hide lariats that the owners unwound as they sped forward.
Tom Reade, with the pursuer slowly, but steadily gaining upon him, had discovered the identity of the man who seemed bent on his destruction.
As Hazelton drew nearer Tom waved his left hand frantically at his chum.
"Turn about, Harry! Ride back like the wind!" shouted Tom.