Jacker Mack was a strong boy and a fierce one, but strength and tricks availed him nothing against those powerful arms; in ten seconds he was in Ted's place, and the massive hand was dealing with him, heavily and with startling rapidity.
'Charge!' shrieked Red Hand.
But the gang was demoralized.

Peterson and Doon moved back from the danger, and only one member obeyed the order--Peterson's formidable goat, Hector.

Goodness knows what inspired the animal; possibly a grateful instinct, probably the sight of means to do an ill deed.

Anyhow, he charged.

He rushed the woman from a commanding position, with force and judgment, and a second later Jacker, woman, and goat were rolling and struggling in the dust.