Then I sorter got a bit interested.

I know'd thet cuss onct," and he spat, as though to thus better express his feelings.

"The damned ornary pirate." I laughed, my whole mental mood changed by this remark.
"It is not very likely we have the same party in mind, Haley.

You see Sanchez is a decidedly common name among Spaniards.

I've known two or three of that name myself.