In chapter six, Buck Laramie rides hard to escape the bandit hideout and arrives at the Box W Ranch only to find out Waters has gone into San Leon to see the doctor. Buck has no choice but to return to San Leon to warn the townspeople of the upcoming plan of the gang. It did not take the townspeople of San Leon long to spot Buck on his return, and they give chase to the fugitive as Buck nearly escapes with the help of Judy Anders. Buck plans to lead the pursuing townspeople to the gang's hideout.