The proposition met with the instant approval of his brother and taking an extra brace of pistols, they saddled their ponies and rode after the man-hunters.
Rounding a bend in the road, the Youngers suddenly came face to face with the man-hunters as the latter were retracing their course.
"Ed Daniels!" exclaimed Jim in amazement at the sight of his old friend.
"It's John and Jim Younger," whispered the traitor to Lull and then whirled his horse and dashed into the underbrush.
Their astonishment at such action on the part of their old associate was instantly explained.
"Throw up your hands!" commanded Lull, covering the outlaws with his revolvers.
But the desperadoes' answer was borne by leaden slugs!
Drawing their six-shooters with wonderful quickness, they fired at the detectives.
John's bullet struck Lull in the breast and he toppled from his saddle.