I saw one--" He leaned against Bud's leg, one hand reaching up to the saddle horn and gripping it in a passing frenzy.

"If you say so," he whispered rapidly, "we'll sneak up and shoot 'em through the window before they get a chance--" Bud reached out his hand and patted Eddie on the shoulder.

"That job of yours don't call for any killing we can avoid," he said.

"Go ahead and tie me.

No use of wasting lead on two men when one will do.