“We have heard of them hereabouts for three years. It is said they came from Missouri.”
“Is there no one brave enough or bold enough to interfere with them?”
“More than one has tried it, but no one has succeeded. Twice they were captured, but in each case they broke jail before it was time for the trial.”
“It seems to me you haven’t many men of spirit in Nebraska.”
“Perhaps you think you would be a match for them,” said the citizen in a sarcastic tone.
Luke Robbins smiled, and handled his revolver in a significant way.
“If you think you can kill or capture them, stranger, there’s a chance to make a good sum of money.”
“A thousand dollars is offered for either of them, dead or alive.”
“A thousand dollars!” repeated Luke, his face glowing with excitement. “Is that straight?”