That hole through my hand is some inconvenient, worse 'n this at over my ear.
There--you're doin' fine! Not a bit nervous--no tremblin'.

I reckon I ain't done your courage justice.

I'm glad you're brave jest now--you'll need to be.

Well, I was hid pretty good, enough to keep them from shootin' me deep, but they was slingin' lead close all the time.

I used up all the rifle shells, an' en I went after them.