They thus cut off Jack and the sheriff.
To everybody's surprise, the moment Siroc arrived opposite the door of the bank, Jesse turned him and sent him galloping right into the building.
Pausing before the paying teller's window, Jesse thrust his two pistols through, causing the man to yell and recoil.
"Hand me every bundle of bills in that draw before you!" roared the bandit. "Quick, or I'll fire!"
"No–no–no!" gasped the startled man.
"I'll make you!"
And–bang! went his pistol.
The bullet grazed the clerk's head.
"I'm killed!" he screamed.
"No, you ain't, but you will be if you don't obey."