Both rush outside; as they do so calling back, “Come on! come on!”
Chapter Sixty One.
Into the Storm.
Lightning flashes, thunder rolls, wind bellows, and rain pours down in sheets, as if from sluices; for the storm is still raging as furiously as ever. Into it have rushed the two, regardless of all.
The Texans are astounded—for a time some of them still believing both men mad. But soon it is seen they are acting with method, making straight for the horses, while shouting and gesticulating for the Rangers to come after.
These do not need either the shouts or signs to be repeated. Walt’s old comrades know he must have reason, and, disregarding the tempest, they strike out after. Their example is electric, and in ten seconds the jacal is empty.
In ten more they are among their horses, drawing in the trail-ropes and bridling them.
Before they can get into their saddles they are made aware of what it is all about.