I believed I saw how he wanted to force Sampson's hand and show the town his stand.
Steele backed clear of everybody and like two swift flashes of light his guns leaped forth.

He was transformed.

My wish was fulfilled.
Here was Steele, the Ranger, in one of his lone lion stands.

Not exactly alone either, for my hands itched for my guns! "Men! I call on you all!" cried Steele, piercingly.

"I call on you to witness the arrest of a criminal opposed by Sampson, mayor of Linrock.
It will be recorded in the report sent to the Adjutant General at Austin.