Doctor rides into picture, pulling up in front of door.  As he calls out, Jess comes to door followed by her father.  Dr. Turner takes bottle of medicine from pocket of his coat and hands it to Jess.  Jess hands it to father and turns to doctor again.  She is excited and obviously much distressed at the thought of what may have happened to Steve.  Questions the doctor anxiously.  At his reply she shows signs of breaking into tears.  Then turns to her father.

Leader—­

     “I FEAR THAT THE MOB WILL TAKE HIM FROM THE SHERIFF.  FOR THE
     SAKE OF ALL HE HAS DONE FOR US, RIDE BACK TO PROTECT HIM”

Back to scene.

Freeman, knowing what Steve has done, looks very grave.  He speaks to doctor, who nods head.  Then he turns to Jess, signifies his intention of riding to town at once, and tells her to attend to Norma, giving her the medicine.  The doctor dismounts, dashes into house, and returns almost immediately.  He indicates that the child is already somewhat improved.  He mounts, and with a parting word to the girl, both men ride rapidly out of picture.

23—­Outside sheriff’s office, same as 1—­

Mob of cowboys and citizens talking excitedly and crowding in front of closed door.  Evidently all are of the opinion that Steve should be “strung up.”  They cease talking and turn, looking up street.  Dr. Turner and Freeman ride up and dismount.  They force their way through crowd and approach door of the sheriff’s office.  They knock twice, but door does not open.  Freeman calls loudly to those inside, while Dr. Turner faces the mob and warns them to keep their distance when the door is opened.  Presently door opens, sheriff and his deputy appearing, with guns drawn.  Freeman quickly tells them what they want and he and doctor pass inside.  Mob becomes very demonstrative now.

24—­Interior of sheriff’s office.  Door at left, closest to working-line, leads to street.  Door at back of room, when opened, shows exterior backing—­

Enter Dr. Turner and Freeman.  Sheriff and deputy step back as they enter and bar door the moment they have come in.  Steve sits on chair beside table, handcuffed.  His face shows only a complete resignation to his fate.  He is neither excited nor indifferent.  Doctor speaks to sheriff, who nods.  Doctor goes to Steve with deputy, who unlocks handcuffs.  Doctor quickly examines Steve’s wounded arm, then binds it up. Meantime the sheriff is listening to Freeman, who tells him of all Steve has done for him, in helping to save the life of his child.  Sheriff plainly much impressed.  Looks across at Steve and shakes head, realizing his duty and yet filled with sympathy for the outlaw.  Freeman continues to plead with him.  Doctor finishes working with Steve and looks across at them.  Sheriff and deputy whirl round and draw guns again as all hear sound of heavy blows on street door. (If position of door