"We'll fire when they come over the ridge," whispered the captain to Ralph.
[CHAPTER XXIV.]
THE ROUND-UP.
Closer and closer came the clatter of the advancing hoofs. Presently a horseman's head showed above the ridge.
The almost formed command was abruptly checked on the captain's lips, as the newcomer, followed by twenty others, swept over the ridge.
It was Mr. Merrill, and close behind him came Coyote Pete and Bud Wilson, with Jack Merrill riding alongside.
"Yip-yip-yip-y-ee-ee-ee!" yelled the cowboys, as they saw the Mexican troops.
"Wow!" yelled the Mexicans.