The other party may choose to consider you one of us." "It is for this reason, not less than others, that I would carry and not lend my arms." "Well, 'squire, you might lend them to some of us, and I would answer for them.

It's true, as you say, that every man should have his own weapons; but some among us, you see, ha'n't got 'em, and it's for that we've been waiting.

But come, it's time to start; the boys are beginning to be in motion; and here come Munro and that skunk Rivers.

I reckon Munro will have the command, for he's thought to be the most cunning among us." The party was now ready for departure, when a new interruption was experienced.

The duties of the pastor were yet to begin, and, accordingly, sallying forth at the head of his remaining congregation, Parson Witter placed himself in front of the seceders.