"You're allus thinkin' of bein' insulted." "We may as well be going," said Joe, who was thoroughly disgusted with their new companion.
"Just as you say, Joe," said Joshua.

"Here, you pesky critter, come and let me mount you." The mustang realized Joe's prediction.

After his hearty supper he seemed to be quite tractable and permitted Mr.Bickford to mount him without opposition.
Joe also mounted his horse.
"I'll ride along with you if you've no objections," said the Pike man.

"We kin camp together to-night." So saying, he too mounted the sorry-looking steed which he had recently dismounted.
Joe was not hypocrite enough to say that he was welcome.

He thought it best to be candid.
"If you are quite convinced that neither of us wishes to insult you," he said quietly, "you can join us.