Can I serve you in any way ?" "I reckon not," said the renegade, turning to his companions.

They conversed in low tones for a moment.

Presently McKee, Elliott and Deering went toward the newly erected teepees.
"Girty, do you mean us any ill will ?" earnestly asked Edwards.

He had met the man on more than one occasion, and had no hesitation about questioning him.
"I can't say as I do," answered the renegade, and those who heard him believed him.

"But I'm agin this redskin preachin', an' hev been all along.