"Where else would he go, I'd like to know ?" They watched him as he went to his prisoner, and as, unlocking the handcuff that held Nick's right wrist, he re-locked it on his own left arm, thus linking his prisoner securely to himself.

Then he spoke to Joe, and the young man, dismounting, unfastened the rope that bound Nick's feet.

When Nick was on the ground the three came toward the machine.
"I am afraid I must ask you to let someone take care of the horses," called Patches to the Dean.
"I'll look after them," the Dean returned.

"Don't forget now that you're comin' back to-night; Jim will bring you." Jim Reid, as the three men reached the automobile, said to Patches, "Will you take both of your prisoners in the back seat with you, or shall I take one of them in front with me ?" Patches looked the big man straight in the eyes, and they heard him answer with significant emphasis, as he placed his free hand on Yavapai Joe's shoulder, "I have only one prisoner, Mr.Reid.This man is my friend.

He will take whatever seat he prefers." Yavapai Joe climbed into the rear seat with the officer and his prisoner.
It was after dark when Mr.Reid returned to the ranch with Patches and Joe.
"You will find your room all ready, son," said Mrs.Baldwin, "and there's plenty of hot water in the bathroom tank for you both.