The first came from some thick timber close at hand, and the four men with rifles dropped dead.
The single shot was from Buffalo Bill’s revolver, who was quick to take advantage of the volley in his favor. He had sent a bullet through the heart of the cowboy king.
The next moment Texas Jack, four of his pards, with Señor Otega and his cowboy chief, Palma, came into view.
“You were just in time, Jack, and I thank you all.
“Find the horses of those four men, strap the bodies in the saddles, and we’ll take them to our ranch to-night, and to-morrow there will be two visits for us to make, and in full force, for I can see the beginning of the end of our trail.”
“As I also can, chief,” answered Texas Jack.
CHAPTER XLIV.
REVEALED.
Again did Buffalo Bill pay a visit to the hacienda of the fair hermit. It was the day following his meeting with the cowboy king.