But this it was not so easy to do, for the Comanches kept well under cover of the rocks.
Every subterfuge was made to draw them out into the open.
While the Comanches defended the pass they did not attempt to make an attack upon the Steam Horse.
Their purpose seemed solely and simply to be to hold the pass and prevent the escape of the captives.
“Their game evidently is that of a long siege!” declared Frank positively. “It will be a hard outlook for us, for I see no other way to get out of this place.”
Barney scratched his head vigorously and sat down to think a moment.
“Bejabers, we can’t fly out,” he declared finally.
“No,” replied Frank.
“Shure it’s stuck we are.”
“To a certainty.”