The time seemed interminable to Frank and the wounded leg gave him much pain, as he twisted and swore at intervals over the long delay in bringing help.
Night had fallen by the time the two bandits reached the opening of the cave. They had proceeded only a short distance beyond when their keen ears caught the sound of approaching footsteps.
Quickly secreting themselves and crouching low the men awaited the nearer approach of the strangers, eyes keenly bent in the direction of the faint sound they had heard beyond.
They had only a moment to wait.
Tony nudged his companion and nodded his head.
"Them's them," he ejaculated sententiously.
"And by my spurs he's a giant," added Texas.
"Yes, and there the gal behind him, Tex. She's a wonder."
"There's some things worse'n some squaws," replied Texas.
"S—h—h—h," cautioned Tony.