Thet's my hunch, Sampson." "What have you to say about this, Hoden ?" sharply queried Sampson.

"I call to your mind the fact that you once testified falsely in court, and got punished for it." Why did my sharpened and experienced wits interpret a hint of threat or menace in Sampson's reminder?
Hoden rose from the bench and with an unsteady hand reached down to support himself.
He was no longer young, and he seemed broken in health and spirit.

He had been hurt somewhat about the head.
"I haven't much to say," he replied.

"The Ranger dragged me here.

I told him I didn't take my troubles to court.