“The occupants of that carriage could not see those horsemen.”
“Because the ridge shut out the view of the other road.”
“Exactly. But I think the horsemen knew the carriage must come round that ridge at the western end, and I believe they mean to intercept it where the roads cross.”
“Partner, I allow you have figured it out proper. That being the case——”
“Tyrus and Maro are leading the horsemen.”
“I’ll bet on it.”
“In which case there is liable to be bloodshed. Camberwell and Cavendish may be butchered by the engaged uncle and lover.”
“That’s whatever.”
“They may deserve it, but still it’s our duty to prevent it, if possible.”
Even while riding at full gallop the boys had managed to carry on this conversation. But now, as they reached the last declivity of the road, and were descending into the valley between the two ridges, Dick’s horse stepped on a loose stone and fell as if shot.