And Chuck Snivel and the two who had accompanied him to Big Bonanza were not in a jolly mood, either.
Their experience with the Champion Deadshot and his partners had been quite enough to make them understand that they had struck a proposition that was a little different from what they were in the habit of facing.
While they were talking over it a horseman rode into the cave.
It was Cap Roche, the leader of the outlaw band.
"Now, then, we'll see what Cap says about it," said Bob, his face brightening a little.
"He'll soon fix it so Young Wild West won't amount ter much, I reckon," spoke up one of the men, confidently.
The villainous leader was soon among them and listening to the news Chuck Snivel had brought from Big Bonanza.
CHAPTER IV.
OUR FRIENDS GO TO THE MOUTH OF THE PASS AND READ THE SIGN.
When Wild and his partners entered the barroom of the shanty saloon they saw that quite a crowd had gathered there.