My nearest neighbor is five miles off.

We don't have much company." "You risk a great deal.

Both outlaws and rangers are hunting me," said Duane.
"Never seen a ranger yet in these parts.

An' have always got along with outlaws, mebbe exceptin' Bland.

I tell you I owe you a good turn." "My horses might betray you," added Duane.
"I'll hide them in a place where there's water an' grass.