Logan's Word: A Logan Family Western - Book 1 (Logan Family Western Series) by Robertson Donald L

Author:Robertson, Donald L. [Robertson, Donald L.]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Publisher: CM Publishing
Published: 2014-12-01T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 18

Scott Penny and Juan Alvarez topped the ridge south of the ranch the next day at noon. Their trip to Brownwood had been a complete success. Accompanying them were the new hands Jack Swindell, Byron Whistal, and Jimmy Leads. Scott had found the three of them at the Happy Jack Saloon, and it had been a fine reunion. He also found them raring to go. Their money had just about run out, and they were doing odd jobs around town—not something to a cowboy’s liking. If a job couldn’t be done on horseback, it couldn’t be done by a cowhand. Scott explained they were looking for hands for the Rocking N, and about Josh being bushwhacked. They were ready to sign up immediately.

Juan pointed to the ranch yard. “That does not look good, amigo.” There were six men on horses talking to Bill Nance. Pat and the other two hands were standing at his side.

“Let’s join the party,” Scott said as he slipped the leather thong off his Colt. The others followed suit. If Bull Westin is down there, This time I’m gonna kill him.

They rode down the hill at a gallup and pulled up in a cloud of dust behind Nance. “Howdy, Mr. Nance,” Scott said. Here we are back from Brownwood and loaded for bear.”

“Si, Señor Bill, it’s our pleasure to be here,” Juan Alvarez said.

“Well, boys, I’m glad you made it back. Mr. Ruffcarn here was just explaining how it would be to my benefit to sell the ranch to him. Isn’t that right, Mr. Ruffcarn?”

Ruffcarn had trouble hiding his look of dismay at the arrival of the additional men, all with their belt guns handy. He looked at Bull on his left and Grizzard Bankes on his right. Bankes hadn’t moved from his relaxed position, with his right arm hanging loosely over his Colt. Ruffcarn regained his composure. “Mr. Nance, as I said, with the loss of much of your herd, you would be smart to take advantage of my offer. I find it extremely fair, under the circumstances.”

“Mr. Ruffcarn, how long did it take for you to ride over here?”

“About six hours I imagine. Why do you ask?

“By the time you get back, you’ll have wasted a total of 12 hours. It’s a shame to see that much time wasted.”

“Now look, Nance. I’ve made you an honest offer. If you’re smart, you’ll take it.”

“And if I don’t?”

“You’ll be making a big mistake. You’ve got your daughter to think about.”

Nance’s face clouded with anger. “You just stepped over the line, Mister. You mention my daughter again, and you won’t make it back to your ranch. In fact, get down off that horse. I’ll give you a chance to beat an old man to the draw. Age has slowed me some, so you just might make it.”

Ruffcarn’s eyes grew large. “I didn’t come here to fight you, Nance. I—”

“No, you came here to steal my ranch just like you’re stealing my cattle. So why don’t we just go ahead and settle this between the two of us.

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