At noon they left the mountains to the rear and sighted the Barred Horeshoe, which they approached.
The owner of the ranch saw them coming, and from their appearance surmised that something was wrong.
"What is it ?" He shouted.

"Rustlers ?" "Nope.

Murderers.

I wants to swap cayuses quick," answered Buck.
"There they are.

Th' boys just brought 'em in.