Firm is a steady lad; but he knoweth well which foot to kick with.

No fear of losing the way to Sylvester's ranch with Firm behind you.

But, meddlesome as you be, and a bitter weed to my experience, it shall not be said that Sampson Gundry sent forth a fellow to be frozen.

Drink a glass of hot whiskey before you get to saddle.

Not in friendship, mind you, Sir, but in common human nature." That execrable man complied, for he began to be doubtful of the driving snow, now huddling against the window-frames.