They were just in time.
Two of the Mexicans came up the stone steps into the gallery.
They paused by the landing and stood for some time engaged in conversation.
Of course while they should remain there the way was blocked for Frank and Barney.
The two fugitives were dismayed.
They knew that at any moment the miners might return to their work and then their escape from the old shaft would be discovered.
Even as this fear was upon them, Frank heard a commotion in the gallery above.
A loud cry in the Mexican tongue came down from above.
The effect was startling.
Instantly the greasers below sprang up with loud cries, and made a rush for the galleries.