"I know I'm scared to do some things, but I--I don't believe I'm no coward.

I ain't afraid to go down there, but I won't go to-night, ner let you go, fer it's the same as death to start now.

We couldn't maybe make it in the daytime, but I'm willin' to try it then.
Don't you call no coward to me.

It ain't right." Franklin again cast himself into his chair, his hand and arm smiting on the table.

"I beg your pardon, Sam," said he presently.