But you're all right now--" From beyond the hill there came a sound that made him break off with a sudden, quick breath.

It was the sharp, stinging report of Billinger's carbine! Once, twice, three times--and then there followed more distant shots! "He's come up with them!" he cried.

The fury of fight, of desire for vengeance, blazed anew in his face.

There was pain in the grip of his arm about the girl.
"Do you feel strong--strong enough to ride fast ?" he asked.

"There's only one man with me, and there are five of them.