"Yes," answered Matt.
"Got deir guns ready, eh?"
"Of course, Josh. Scoundrels like Brisco and Spangler always draw and shoot if you give 'em half a chance."
"Dey're hot at de two of us, an' dey'll sure lay out ter do us up."
"We'll have to fight, if they force it on us."
"Wot kin we do?"
"There's a stone on the ledge. If they come too close I'll push it down on them."
"Better give dat dere stone a push right off, bekase——"
"Hist!" cautioned Matt.
Silence fell between the boys. Matt drew in his head, fearing he would be seen. He listened intently, however, and could tell by the scrambling feet below just how near Brisco and Spangler were coming. When they came too close, Matt was intending to push the stone down on them.