"Frisk 'em, Slim," Jeb ordered after he had told them to throw their guns on the ground.
The surprise was complete and the outlaws made no resistance.
"My baby!" There were tears in Jeb's eyes as he took Sue in his arms, and Bob noticed that his eyes were not the only wet ones.
The stories were soon told and more tears rolled down Jeb's cheeks as he grasped the boys by the hand. Royce, too, came in for his full share of praise and it was a happy crowd that, shortly after, started down the trail.
They found the horses at the foot of the hills and the boys, together with Jeb, Sue and Royce, set off at once for the ranch, leaving the rest to bring in the captured gang.
Charlie had a big meal ready for them almost as soon as they arrived, and how they did eat.
"But it's got nothing on that rabbit," Jack declared as he passed his plate for his third helping of chicken.
CHAPTER XIV.
CONCLUSION.
They had been sitting on the porch after the meal for some two hours talking over the last adventure, which had resulted so happily, when Sue cried: