Afterward we rode the Pony Express together.
While an express rider, Bill had the fight with the McCandless gang which will always form an interesting chapter in the history of the West.
Coming into his swing station at Rock Creek one day, Bill failed to arouse any one with his shouts for a fresh mount.

This was a certain indication of trouble.

It was the stock-tender's business to be on hand with a relief pony the instant the rider came in.

The Pony Express did not tolerate delays.
Galloping into the yard, Bill dismounted and hurried to the stable.

In the door he saw the stock-tender lying dead, and at the same instant a woman's screams rang from the cabin near by.