It came with an accompaniment of wildly galloping hoofs.

High above the tumult and the shouting arose the voice of Barzy Blunt: "Hang to it, Merriwell! We're on the way!" The coming of reenforcements had a dampening effect upon the ardor of McGurvin, Sam, and Turkeyfoot.

The rancher released Frank and started at a hurried pace for the other side of his house.

Sam and Turkeyfoot also attempted to decamp, but they were not quick enough.
The cowboys, throwing themselves from their horses, rushed pell-mell to take a hand in the conflict.

Such a ruction appealed to them, and they proceeded to wade into Sam and Turkey foot.