“You deserved what you got—you dirty deserter!” exclaimed Buffalo Bill.
The outlaw leader shrugged his shoulders and turned to his men.
“All ready?”
“He’s hard and fast, captain.”
“Unfasten that splendid horse he was riding. I need just such an animal in my business.”
They untied Chief from the leaders.
“Buffalo Bill, straight for the Breakneck you go. And if these horses don’t carry you down fast enough to smash this old coach to atoms and break your cursed neck, I’ll give up this business and turn parson!”
“You’ll never have time to repent of your sins and turn parson, Bennett,” said the scout.
“Meaning I’ll die with my boots on?” asked the outlaw lightly.
“Meaning you’ll be hung,” returned Buffalo Bill.