"I must send word to the commanding officer downtown, and will do so by Dalzell, who will take thirty men and escort the Denmans to safety." "As to Lieutenant Cantor, sir," Dave asked his commander.

"He is to be arrested wherever found, I suppose ?" "He is to be arrested," replied Trent, between closed teeth.
"If be resists arrest, or if he fires upon our party, he is to be shot at once." "Shot ?" gasped Dave Darrin.
"You have your orders, Darrin, and they are proper, legal orders." "And I shall obey the order, if need arise." From across the street, as Darrin finished speaking, a window was raised and several rifles were aimed directly at him.

Then shots rang out..