This time Willie, with his shotgun, and Jim ,with his rifle, each slung over his shoulder, started back over the same ground they’d just come from. According to Willie’s calculations they would need forty-two minutes to get into position. Fortunately, Harry and Jim both carried pocket watches so they would know when the other group was ready.
Harry was chomping at the bit to go after the men on the other side of the hill “I came here to fight, Ty. All I want is two minutes with those guys, that’s all, and we’ll know where they’re holding the girl.”
Tyler put a hand on the big man’s shoulder. “Easy there, big fella. You’ll get your chance.” He glanced down at the watch. “In about thirty-seven minutes.”
With ten minutes to go, the two men once again were at the top of the hill. The two ki
