They were fully armed with rifles and pistols; knives peeped out of their belts, and their faces wore an air of ferocious determination.
"Halt!" cried the leader.
It was at this command that Foss stopped his horses.
The leader wore his arm in a sling, and Harkaway had no difficulty in recognizing the familiar features of Nappa Bill.
"Throw up your arms," continued the leader.
Jack looked round and saw that they were surrounded.
"What shall we do?" he asked of Foss.
"Got to weaken," replied Foss.
Mr. Mole appeared very indignant and drew a pistol, which he discharged at Nappa Bill.
The bullet missed the mark, and Bill laughed loudly.