It was not certain that the savages would not return to the attack.
But a report was brought in by a number of scouts sent out that the Apaches had withdrawn from the field entirely.
It was therefore decided to go back to Willow Creek.
It was not known whether Col. Clark had been victorious with the cowboys or nor.
Until this question was settled Harmon had no idea of returning home.
“Until Cliff and his gang have been wiped out of existence,” he declared, “I shall not give up ther chase.”
Frank and Barney were anxious to return at once to the Steam Man and Pomp.
They were, by no means, assured that the darky was safe or that he might not have got into trouble.
Accordingly the start was at once made for the prairie.
Down one of the defiles the vigilants rode. Coming out into the little valley they crossed this and entered the pass.