"There!" Kid pointed to the far end of the crater, if one may use the word "end" in referring to a circular bowl.
The cowboy posse saw, riding at top speed into the great depression, a crowd of men, who, as they came nearer, could be recognized as the Del Pinzo gang. The Greaser leader was not in evidence, however.
"They're after the cattle!" cried Nort.
"Well, they won't get 'em without a fight!" shouted Bud.
He drew his weapon, an example followed by the others, and as the two parties, one representing law and order and the other the wild, reckless element, started toward each other, the fight began.
CHAPTER XXIV
A DESPERATE CHANCE
"Come on, fellows; Come on!" yelled Bud, as he clapped his heels against the sides of his pony and rushed toward the rustlers. "Give 'em all they got coming!"
"We're with you!" cried Nort.
"A fight to the finish!" shouted Dick.