A guard was also to be stationed in the tower, one at the gate and another at the entrance of the living wing.
In case of an alarm five more scouts were to hasten over the wall, and, led by Lone Star, who knew the way, go to the help of those upon the cliff.
Buffalo Bill had selected to accompany him Texas Jack, Kit Kingdon, Rio Grande Dick, and Blue Jacket Bob, all of them splendid fellows in a close fight.
And all were to take their rifles along.
They were to carry their blankets as well, so that all could sleep except one who watched.
Quietly they slipped out of the gate, after dark, and, Buffalo Bill leading the way, they went around the wall to the cliff and began the steep climb by the aid of the trees.
It was no easy task by day, and doubly dangerous in the darkness.
But the climb was made in safety, and when the plateau was reached the five men formed a line, and, spreading their blankets upon the ground, lay down to watch.
Buffalo Bill had taken the center position, and he told his men that they could go to sleep, as he would remain on guard and call them if he had any grounds for alarm.