But the savages, having accomplished more than a hundred miles, deemed themselves perfectly safe.
Carson carefully reconnoitred the position, gave minute directions to his men, and they all, with the noiseless, stealthy movement of the panther, worked their way along until they were within rifle distance of their foes.

Every man selected his victim and took deliberate aim.

The signal was given.

The discharge was simultaneous.

Twelve bullets struck twelve warriors.