The fleet pony could go through narrow paths, and of course Barrows reached the scene of action long before the others.
But Frank Reade sent the Steam Man along at a good pace.
After some search a pass was found, and the Man made its way carefully through, and suddenly came out upon the field of action.
The cowboys were strongly intrenched in the hills, and seemed disposed to make a final stand.
Col. Clark’s men were making desperate attempts to drive them from their position.
As the Steam Man came dashing up to the spot a great cheer went up from the soldiers.
Frank answered it by pulling the whistle valve of the Man and sending up a sharp note.
The Man could not hope to reach the position of the outlaws, for the ground was too uneven.
But a position was taken up from where the battle could be easily watched.
Then Col. Clark came up to the wagon.