"My uncle and all the neighboring men were absent," she said, returning his gaze with cool scorn.
"Where?" he inquired.
"They have joined together to pursue the horse-thieves whom you have the honor to command," she replied, defiantly.
The chief started, then tossed his handsome head with a reckless laugh.
"Do you think it likely they will overtake us?" he asked, sneeringly.
"I cannot tell, but I hope so. I wish I could capture you," said the girl, frankly.
"Do you? Why do you wish so?" he inquired, nettled.
"I should like to earn the reward of two hundred dollars that has been offered for your apprehension;" she replied, naively.
"What would you do with it?" he asked, rather amused at her frankness.