As soon as they came within speaking distance he shouted: "Stop where you are! I have a pistol, and I will shoot you in turn if you come any nearer.

I am a free man! I have a right to go where I please.

I have lost my sledge, but I can walk.

Go back and tell your masters I have left their service." Mr.Marcy reflected a moment.

He was armed, but it was with a very peculiar weapon, intended for use on shipboard in case of mutinous disturbances.