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With this new and startling situation confronting them, the boys' attention was diverted from the "Border City," now falling rapidly behind.
Many minutes passed -- tense, anxious minutes. The eagle flew still closer; its menacing attitude increased. Cranny Beaumont drew his revolver from its holster; he was ready for instant action; but neither he nor Bob Somers had any desire to end the life of the magnificent bird unless its own misguided actions should render such a course absolutely necessary.