[Chapter VIII—The “Dude” Makes Good]
Hippy is complimented by Two-gun Pete. “What’s a hoss when it comes to a scrap?” What Hippy Wingate dreamed. Grace Harlowe’s pony is recovered. Ranchers help the Overlanders to move. Judy Hornby makes an exciting entrance.
The mountain girl wants to know what love is. Judy tries poulticing for a sick heart. “If I could talk like that I’d be a real lady.” Overland girls give helpful advice. A word that drove a mustang to desperation.
“Pap sure was a scream,” declares Judy. The Overland Riders witness a thrilling round-up. Stacy Brown gets into new difficulties. J. Elfreda is accused of frightening a wild steer to death. Bad news from up the valley.
[Chapter XI—Hippy Defends the Ranch]
Lieutenant Wingate’s suspicions aroused. Two ruffians are neatly trapped. The ranch-house under rifle fire. A ruse that succeeded. “I’ve got to take a chance.” Rifle bullets rip through the old house. Disaster again overtakes the Overland Rider.
[Chapter XII—At the Last Moment]
An alarm scatters the mountain ruffians. “Hit the trail! Hit it hard!” Cowpunchers find the ranch-house on fire. A dramatic scene in Joe Bindloss’s home. Captives give sullen replies. “The herd’s stampeded an’ Pop’s been shot!” cries Idaho Jones.