"We will give you a thousand dollars for six, our own pick."
The owner started to protest.
"And here's your money," continued Jesse, without giving the fellow an opportunity to object. "Not a cent more. You've had one experience today and you'd better take the offer."
The rancher looked from one to the other of the stern faces about him.
"And besides we have saved your life, eh?"
"I'll take it," was the terse reply, as he reached for the roll of bills that the desperado extended in his open palm. "What about the pup over there?"
"Got a gun?" asked Jesse.
"They took 'em away from me."
"Here's mine. Use it if you want to," replied the outlaw carelessly.