Neither was made of the stuff to stand much of that, and they would probably wind up with both hands and their hats full of trouble.

And to himself he admitted that there was a fair chance of that very result.

He had not been blind, and Jose had not shrunk into the background when there was riata-work and riding to be done on the rodeo ground.

Dade had watched him as jealously as it was in his nature to do, and the eyes of jealousy are keen indeed; and he had seen Jose make many throws, and never a miss.

Which, if you know anything of rope-work, was a remarkable record for any man.