"It's time to give them a hint that their company is not wanted." He wheeled and executed with success that most difficult of feats, a running shot.

A Lipan fell from his horse, and the others drew back a little for fear of Ned, the second marksman.
"They've taken the hint," said Obed grimly, as he accomplished a second difficult feat, that of reloading his rifle while they were at full gallop.

The Lipans did not utter another war cry, but settled down into a steady pursuit.
"I think I'll try a shot, Obed," said Ned.
"All right," said Obed, "but be sure that you hit something.

Never waste a good bullet on empty air." Ned fired.

He missed the Lipan at whom he aimed, but he killed the pony the warrior was riding.