This would not have looked so hopeless had it not been for the obstructions in the shape of the heavy stones.
The Horse could not pass over these and to remove them the voyagers would have had to alight from the wagon and thus expose themselves.
But Frank started the Horse boldly for the pass.
The savages had intrenched themselves behind the barricade and were ready to receive the attack.
A flight of arrows came hurtling through the air.
These did no harm falling lightly against the steel shutters.
But part of the Comanches had fire arms and these now began to open fire upon the Steam Horse.
Frank sent the Horse up to within a safe distance of the barricade.
Then Barney and Pomp opened fire with their Winchesters.
Whenever they were able to draw a bead upon any of the red foe they could make their shots tell.