Longarm and the Scorpion Murders by Tabor Evans

Author:Tabor Evans
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group

Chapter 11

Longarm didn’t want to go to Flagstaff and maybe run into Delia, but as he rented the sorrel and prepared to leave town, he figured that there was no choice. The afternoon was growing late when Longarm rode up to the Agate Mine. Buster had been replaced by a new gate guard, and the man waved him on toward the mining shack.

As soon as Longarm reined his sorrel gelding to a stop, Jesse stepped outside flanked by several of his gunmen. For a moment, Longarm was sure that his old friend was going to force a showdown, but Jesse said, “My saddle horse and a pack animal are being readied out back. We can leave in a few minutes. I see that you didn’t bring either a bedroll or food.”

“I remembered that you liked to travel in style, and I figured you’d take care of everything we need.”

“I have,” Jesse said. “My cook even packed us a couple of steaks for tonight along with some sliced and seasoned potatoes and a bottle of wine.”

“That’s great,” Longarm said without much enthusiasm. “How far is the old fur trapper’s cabin?”

“It’s about seventy miles and nearly all uphill. I’d say that two days of hard riding ought to get us there,” Jesse answered. He turned to one of his men and said, “Get a bedroll for the marshal and throw it on the packhorse.”

“Yes, sir!”

One of the gunman said, “Boss. Are you sure we shouldn’t come along? What if ...”

“I’ll be all right,” Jesse told the man. “You just make sure that no one steals me blind while I’m gone.”

“I’ll watch out for your interests.”

“See that you do,” Jesse said.

His horse, a big palomino, was brought around saddled and ready to ride. The packhorse was a stout bay gelding. Jesse took the reins and mounted. “Just like old times, huh?”

“Not exactly,” Longarm replied. “Let’s go.”

They galloped across the wagon yard and out through the gate. Longarm let Jesse lead the way, figuring the man probably knew the shortest route to Flagstaff.

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