They pleaded hard.

Capt.

Ned said: "Gentlemen, I'm not stubborn and I'm not unreasonable.

I'm always willing to do just as near right as I can.

How long will it take ?" "Probably only a little while." "And can I take him up the shore and hang him as soon as you are done ?" "If he is proven guilty he shall be hanged without unnecessary delay." "If he's proven guilty.