Part 30 (1/2)

”Fool!” he hissed, warningly ”Do you want to throw your neck in the halter by doing this with all hands looking at you?

”Get out of h Frank was the eldest, and was accusto his more determined brother, he did not do so in this instance

”If you don't stop,” he exclairy, excited tones, ”I'll hit you”

A look of surprise mantled Jesse's face

He was not accustomed to threats and disobedience froave hi crazy?” he asked

”No--but you ”

”Thedown ht Did they ever see you commit a cool, deliberate murder?”

This version startled Jesse

He returned the pistol to his belt

”You are right, Frank,” said he, reluctantly ”I'll have to sor shoot these prisoners in accordance with the law of civilized coe of sarcas abruptly to the men he said, brusquely:

”Carry them into the hut”

Timberlake felt relieved

So did Jack and the rest

If Frank had not interfered the sheriff would have been killed, for they saw a lurking de Timberlake

He certainly, meant to carry out his mad intention

The prisoners were carried into the hut

They saw the floor littered with saddles and bridles, blankets, cooking utensils and other objects of use to the bandits

As Jack leaned against the wall opposite the open door he saw the bandits go up to the electric stage and try to get in

The doors were secured with spring locks