I had to defend myself.

Now, while I'm here, does any man wish to make a claim for justice?
Does any man feel that he has been discharged unfairly ?" Three or four men answered, though none of the Mexicans was among the number.

When questioned as to whether they had spent the night among Jim Duff's friends all the speakers admitted that they had.

Tom then made them the same explanation he had offered Bellas.
"That's about all that can be said, isn't it, men ?" Tom asked in conclusion.

"I am sorry for those of you who feel hurt, but while there is bad blood in the air every man must choose between one camp or the other.