This was the man whom Sterry had expected to meet, and in whose care it was supposed Jennie Whitney had placed herself.
Instead of that, he was asking admittance.
"Your flag will be respected," said Capt.

Asbury, drawing back the bolts of the door, which was next swung inward a few inches.
The rustler stepped within, saying: "I have been sent by Capt.

Inman to inquire the meaning of the absence of Fred Whitney, who was sent here a considerable time ago." "_That_ is the cause of the delay," replied the captain, pointing to where the young rancher was doing his utmost to revive his mother.
The captain thought himself justified in turning the incident to account.
"She may not live more than half an hour.

I suppose, under the circumstances, you folks won't vote to hang her son on his return, though it would be in keeping with your style of business." "No; we leave that work to such as shoot down men before their homes, as was done last night.

I didn't expect anything like this," he added more gently; "I will go back and report.