8/10 He is not a man whom it is easy to mistake." "I believe you. Gentlemen," turning to the miners who were sitting or standing about him, "do you believe this stranger or our two friends ?" The reply was emphatic, and the man from Pike saw that he was condemned. It isn't pleasant to stay where I am suspected, and I'll bid you good evening." "Not so fast!" said the leader, putting his hand heavily on his shoulder. "You deserve to be punished, and you shall be. Friends, what shall we do with him ?" "Kill him! String him up!" shouted some. |