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"I'm too good for the likes of you." Alex retorted, "Compared to some of the men I've killed, you're just a petty thief."
Alex ignored Jenny's warning for the aforementioned reasons and proceeded to fire a shot at Kate with his revolver, but missed as she served away due to an oncoming miner. Damn, only 7 bullets left before he would have to reload. Alex swore loudly before whistling to call up his own horse, Gale.
"Jenny, help me chase her down." Alex ordered, "For all we know she could have a whole gang waiting for her to return, so I might need an extra gun."
Alex began running after Kate and quickly mounted Gale and hurtled after Kate. Gale was an American Standardbred, and lived up to his name through his speed.

Alex had seen the path Kate had taken, so she hadn't managed to throw him off her trail. Once she was once again in sight, Alex kicked Gale's sides to make him go faster so he could catch up to Kate. He wasn't going to waste bullets firing at a target moving that quickly, he was going to wait until he was close and then tackle her off her horse. He might even slit her throat if she resisted.