The brave girl held a revolver pointed at Snivel, and, in a ringing voice, she added:
"Release the prisoner, or your captain will die!"
CHAPTER XV.
CONCLUSION.
Cheyenne Charlie was just thinking of making his way out of the cave when a shout rang out from the opening they had taken Wild through.
Out went the men in a hurry, and, hearing Arietta's voice shouting a warning to them, the scout drew his revolvers, and with one in either hand bounded out after the outlaws.
One of the first things he saw was the form of Cap Roche hanging from the ledge.
The rope had looped him about the body and pinioned his arms at the same time.
But the villain was making a desperate struggle and the rope showed signs of slipping.
However, not one of the men dared to shoot at the girl or Jim.