“Ther Buster and ther Copper have made a bet that one will drag t’other first at the heels of his hoss.”
“I’ll bet two to one on the Buster!” cried Silver Sam.
“I’ll do the same!” cried Diamond Jake.
“Anybody take it?”
“I’ll take ye.”
“So will I.”
The miners crowded forward with their money, and bets were made as free as water.
Frank watched the scene with the interest of one viewing a phase of life wholly peculiar to the region about.
The two cowboys had mounted and rode out upon the plain.
Each had in his hand a long and powerful lariat.