“Yes; they both mounted their horses and rode off, no one daring to interfere. Each held his revolver in readiness to shoot the first man that barred his way.”
“Where did you say this happened?”
“At Lee’s Falls.”
“Is it near at hand?”
“It is fifteen miles away.”
“But why should that robbery create excitement here?”
“Because we have a bank here, and we are expecting a visit from the same parties.”
“Who are they?”
“They are supposed to be the Fox brothers, two of the most notorious criminals in the West. Numberless stories are told of their bold robberies, both from individuals and from banks.”
“How long have these fellows been preying upon the community?”