Barney was all ready for the feat.
“Shure, I think yez had betther dhrop me over yinder in the edge av the mountain side,” he said. “I don’t think the omadhouns can see me there.”
“You are right, Barney,” agreed Frank; “that is a very good place.”
The Steam Horse was accordingly sent over quickly to the spot named.
Here it was possible for Barney to leave the wagon without being seen by the red foe.
He at once struck out up the mountain side.
He carried two repeating rifles and plenty of ammunition. It was certain that a surprise party was in store for the Comanches.
Barney was quickly out of sight.
Frank muttered a fervent prayer for his success.
Then he turned the Horse back to the pass, and began firing again upon the foe.