He must remain in the place of danger yet awhile for he had forgotten to bring out his old mother.

They besought him to let them bring her out, but he would not listen.

His alone was the task.
Reluctantly the cowboys galloped off.

As he turned to re-enter the dance-hall he was confronted by the detective, who held two frowning weapons upon him.

Benson was at last a prisoner.
The detective brutally ordered his quarry inside.