Frank dared not remain to attempt it again as every second was precious now.
He therefore dashed away again.
Bang!
Bang!
Bang! came three shots.
Tim, Fritz and the sheriff had fired.
Exploding around Frank the awful bullets tore up the ground, chipped the rocks, trees and bushes and stung the horse, but failed to injure the rider.
The bandit reached the shelter of the rocks and trees on the plateau before any of the bullets hit him.
He then disappeared.
Along thundered the electric stage.