Hale and Rawlins felt their hearts beat quickly; the others followed Clinch's slow movements and downcast mien with amused curiosity.

After locking the other outlet from the room, and putting the keys in his pocket, Clinch returned to the fire.

For the first time he lifted his eyes; the man nearest him shrank back in terror.
"I am the man," he said slowly, taking deliberate breath between his sentences, "who gave up those greenbacks to the robbers.

I am one of the three passengers you have lampooned in that paper, and these gentlemen beside me are the other two." He stopped and looked around him.

"You don't believe that three men can back down six! Well, I'll show you how it can be done.