Dolores first comes in contact with the bandit, when, accompanied by her father and other coach passengers, she is held up and robbed. The consideration which she receives at the hands of the man captivates her romantic spirit. The captain...See moreDolores first comes in contact with the bandit, when, accompanied by her father and other coach passengers, she is held up and robbed. The consideration which she receives at the hands of the man captivates her romantic spirit. The captain of the attachment of soldiers which are sent after the vaquero is in love with the girl and makes the boast that he will return his man. The following day, in a spirit of mischief, the vaquero kidnaps Dolores and takes her to his mountain rendezvous. She repulses him and he taunts her. In a moment of carelessness, however, he leaves an opening and she snatches his revolver. Her supremacy is short-lived, for one of his men throws a rifle to him. Later the bandit, fearing that harm will come to the beautiful girl through his own men, allows her to escape. She rides the vaquero's horse to safety and thus refuses to reveal his hiding place. The soldiers discover his whereabouts through following his horse, which they turn loose. The unsuccessful efforts they make to capture the outlaw and his men are both realistic and thrilling. The vaquero makes his escape and rides to the home of the girl, which is being attacked by Indians. He finds his way through their lines and dies beside the girl, fighting for her safety. The romance of Dolores' life fades away as the vaquero is carried to an honorable burial by the men who realized that their victory was largely due to him. Written by
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