In an instant every one at the gold camp was on his feet. Broswick reached for his ever-ready rifle and Nestor had his revolvers out in a jiffy.
"What is it?" called the miner to Jerry.
"I heard some one coming, and I fired," replied the boy.
"Did you see any one?"
"I thought I saw a man, but I'm not sure."
"You're right! It was a ma