But Carter's desire for
an early start the next morning was denied. Bud and Sogun were on
guard duty on the morning shift, with the other men at breakfast, when
a dozen horsemen appeared from the morning haze westward and headed
directly for the camp fire.
"Visitors," announced Soapy, who was first to see the riders.
The Double A men got to their feet to receive the strangers. Sanderson
stepped out from the group slightly, and the horsemen came to a halt
near him. A big man, plainly the leader of the strangers, dismounted
and approached Sanderson.
The man radiated authority. There was a belligerent gleam in his eyes
as he looked Sanderson over, an inspection that caused Sanderson's face
to redden, so insolent was it. Behind him the big man's companions
watched, their faces expressionless, their eyes alert.
"Who's runnin' this outfit?" demanded the man.
"You're talkin' at the boss," said Sanderson.
"I'm the sheriff of Colfax County," said the other, shortly. "There's
been a complaint made about you.
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