It was nearly sundown, and the setting sun reflected a dozen colors on the painted cliffs. In the distance, the approaching horseman noted with some appreciation, the beauty that surrounded him. His eyes however, searched constantly along both sides of the rocky trail, in the habit of a man accustomed to meeting danger in unexpected places. And yet, his keen vision missed the sudden death that waited for him high up on the rocks. The man who lay their in ambush, slowly steadied his rifle against his cheek and took careful aim...