"Well, I can permit you to go no farther," said the Austrian, with a smile.
"Oh, all right," said Stubbs.
He drew a cigar from his pocket, bit off the end, struck a match and lighted it. Then, with a start, he produced a second cigar.
"Beg pardon," he said. "Have a smoke?"
The Austrian signified that he would. Stubbs gave him the cigar and struck a second match. The Austrian leaned from his horse and put the cigar to the flame. At that moment Stubbs drew his revolver with his free hand and, dropping the match, seized the Austrian by the leg with the other. The latter came tumbling from his horse, and when he looked up, he gazed squarely into the mouth of Stubbs' revolver.
"Quiet," said the little man briefly. "I want you to change clothes with me."
The Austrian appeared about to protest, but changed his mind and signified his willingness to comply with the command.
"Stand off there and remove your clothes," ordered Stubbs, pointing.
The man obeyed, Stubbs the while keeping him covered with his revolver.
The man's clothes removed, Stubbs approached him.
"I'll have to tie you up minus your outer garments," he told him. "I can't take any chances on you while I am donning your robes."