Two men, no matter how brave, would have little chance against the overwhelming numbers of the redskins.
Then he remembered that his six-shooters had not been taken from him and he bellowed:
"Jess! Jess! Cut me loose! I've got my guns! I can help you!"
"Keep pumping at the devils, Bill," commanded the world-famous desperado. "We've got to stand 'em off till the others get here!"
And, discharging his own shooting irons the while, Jesse ran to Comanche Tony.
But though the shots of the Indians had been wild at first, they were so close to the outlaws now that many a bullet ploughed through their flesh.
Seeing Jesse's purpose, Great Bear ordered the fire to be trained on him.
And so furiously did the bucks respond that the bandit-chieftain was forced to give ground.
Delirious were the yells of the braves as they saw this move.