His own duty as proselyter was obvious.

Each new settlement was at war with all others, population being the first need.
"We'll turn out here," said the man, striking his heel upon the ground with significant gesture, as was an unconscious custom among the men who chose out land for themselves in a new region.

"We'll stop here for a bite to eat, and I reckon we won't go any farther west.

How is this country around here for water ?" "Sure," said Sam, "excuse me.

I've got a jug along with me.