Rawhide Justice — Max Brand

His lariat was a way of life. But it seemed to be spinning a death trap when it got Reata in debt to Pop Dickerman.

Dickerman wanted three things -- Dave Bates, Harry Quinn, and Gene Salvio -- and he wanted them alive. The gypsies had Quinn and knew where to find the others. They were a deadly match for Reata's wits -- and his rope.