"All right, let us begin."
"Mind you, no cheating, for I shall shoot you the moment I catch you at it."
"Two can play at that game, Buffalo Bill," said the desperado, and seating themselves at the table the game was begun, each man having his revolver lying by his side.
Buffalo Bill was calm and smiling, for he had confidence in his universal good luck to win.
The desperado was pale and stern, and played warily, for he saw the eye of his foe watching him like a hawk.
Once Bill dropped his hand upon his revolver and his adversary attempted to do the same; but the scout was too quick for him and merely said:
"Beware, for if I catch you cheating, I will kill you."
"Who's cheating, Buffalo Bill?"
"You were about to make an attempt to do so; but I warn you," was the calm reply.
Then, in breathless silence the game went on, and Buffalo Bill won.