At least forty Injuns in it an' some captives, an' the devil an' Tom Walker.

It's a mess which they ain't no mistake." "I don't see why they want to be bothered with women," the boy remarked.
"Hostiges!" Solomon exclaimed.

"Makes 'em feel safer.

Grab 'em when they kin.

If overtook by a stouter force they're in shape fer a dicker.