"Looks to me," he remarked, "like Mr.Hunter was right.

He's got something pretty serious to say, and he don't want to take no chances on your cutting him short with a bullet!" The sheriff glared at Bull and then cast a swift glance over the faces of the others.

He read upon them only one expression--a cold curiosity.

Plainly they agreed with Jud, and the sheriff gave way.

He took off his belt and tossed it upon a chair near him.