"Likely enough you don't, but the proof of your guilt is sufficient to warrant the arrest."
It was beginning to dawn upon Wade's bewildered mind that he and Judson had dropped one of the enemy during the running fight of the night before. He could see it plainly now, but he knew it would not do to submit willingly and meekly to an arrest which would deprive him of his liberty for a long time.
"I am not armed at all, as you can see," he said, "and I believe it will look better if you gentlemen will lower your revolvers. I will feel more free then to talk with you. You have a serious advantage."
"And we intend to hold it, too," said the captain. "A fellow must get an advantage and keep it in this country. Make ready now, and come on."
Wade looked fire. "I shall not submit," he said hotly.
"Then if you will not, we must force you, and I warn you that one move contrary on your part will cause your immediate death."
"You are a bluffer," said Wade, "and a coward." Jack had now recognized this man.
The latter raised his revolver until it pointed directly at Wade's head. "You think it a bluff, do you, and that I won't shoot?"
"You won't do any thing fair, that's certain," exclaimed Wade.
The assistant officers kept very quiet, not offering any way out of the difficulty. The captain got off his horse and stepped toward Wade. "I'll blow your brains out," he said, angrily, "if you don't come out at once."