Sam Rover was just leaving his seat when Andy and Randy came back to the car. Their faces showed their excitement.
“What do you think!” exclaimed Randy, as he dropped into a seat. “We met that same fellow who was threatening Brassy Bangs at Haven Point.”
“Was Brassy with him?” questioned Jack quickly.
“No. But two other men were with him, and it’s a tough crowd, believe me.”
“Where are they?” questioned Fred.
“Two cars behind. And from the way the three talked they must have gotten on at Albany. The fellow Brassy had something to do with is tough enough, but the other two men seem to be much worse. By their talk, they are cattle men, and I shouldn’t be surprised if they have been cowboys.”
“And that isn’t all!” added Andy. “They spoke about going to Arrow Junction!”
“Arrow Junction!” repeated Fred. “Why, that’s the town that Spouter said was nearest to Big Horn Ranch!”
“What were they going to do at Arrow Junction?” questioned Jack.
“They’ve got some sort of a deal on for handling horses and cattle. We couldn’t make out exactly what it was,” answered Randy. “But they certainly are a tough bunch. It looks to me as if they might have been drinking.”