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. Joe can
take the extra bed in Curly's room.
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