Picard with a shout of warning fired his rifle into the thick of them.

Legare snatched out his revolver and fired also.
But they had no chance.

The little detachment was ridden down in an instant.

Legare and half of the men died gallantly.

The rest were taken.
Picard had been brought to his knees by a tremendous blow from the butt of a lance, and John, who had instinctively sprung before Julie, was overpowered.