Jack's mission was accomplished.
The governor was notified of what he had done, and the reward was sent to him at once.
Jack was well satisfied, and Timberlake more so.
If the newspapers had not at once published an account of the arrest, more of the gang might have been taken.
As it was all escaped arrest.
When the evidence of the four was taken, the young inventor had his wonderful electric stage repaired for the journey home as he had nothing further to keep him in Missouri, now that he had dispersed the James Boys gang.
They needed the rest they got after that.
Before Timberlake left them to go to Kansas City, he said:
"I am grateful for all you've done, boys, and will never forget your gallant conduct. You have accomplished what we have for a long time been striving to do."
"Oh, Lor'," said Tim, disdainfully. "That ain't nothin' ter wot I once did when I wuz aboard o' ther ole frigate Wabash."