“I didn’t. I saw two men riding away from here, so I came to investigate. Where most men are my enemies, I kinda look at things, yuh know.”
“You lie!”
Silver’s eyes narrowed with sudden anger.
“You know you lie,” said June hotly. “You and your men knew I was going to the Two Bar X today. You had them stop us, and they killed a man—Sam Herd. You had them bring me to this place. That’s how you knew I was here. Now I’m going to take you to the Two Bar X and turn you over to the men. You’re responsible for the death of Sam Herd, and if Park Reber’s men don’t hang you the law will!”
Silver turned his head away and stared off across the hills.
“Your men won’t be back for quite a while so you don’t need to look for them,” said June. “How far is it to the Two Bar X?”
“About three miles,” said Silver slowly. “You better let the hammer down on that gun before yuh mount. Don’t be afraid of that horse—he’s gentle enough. Compadre! Stand still and let the squaw get on.”
June managed to get into the saddle without tangling up the rope. She did not dare take her eyes off Silver, and she did not uncock the revolver. June was taking no chances.
“Now you take me straight to the Two Bar X ranch,” she ordered, “and don’t try any tricks.”
“You are a very, very smart young lady,” he said seriously. “And I am not going to try and trick yuh.”