Of the opposition Lee had met or might yet encounter the rancher was aware, for he remarked, "You have a fight on your hands." But that was his only comment.
After dinner they all continued to talk while the men were smoking cigars.

Graham suggested that if Bryant should need an attorney it would be well to employ one from Kennard, as those in Bartolo were nearly all Mexicans.

The engineer jotted down the name of one the rancher recommended, saying that he had his injunction suits to meet in the September term of court.
"Winship, the sheriff, appears to be one man in Bartolo who's all right," Lee stated.
"Yes, he's a good man," Graham replied.

"Can't be influenced or bought; and is perfectly square and impartial in the execution of the duties of his office.

He has served twenty years, with exception of one term when he and Menocal had a disagreement.