I know you haven't got a cent left to go on with, and nowhere to get eny except through him." He laughed.
"Ain't that right?
Well, then, yer chances look mighty slim ter me just at present, ol'-timer.

However, there's no fight on yet; will yer behave yerself, an' let this man Beaton alone if I hand yer back yer gun ?" "There is no choice left me." "Sure; that's sensible enough; give it to him, Moore." He broke the chamber, shaking the cartridges out into his palm; then handed the emptied weapon over to Westcott.

His manner was purposely insulting, but the latter stood with lips firmly set, realising his position.
"Now, then, go on over thar an' sit down," continued Lacy.

"Maybe, if yer wait long enough, that partner o' yours might blow in.

I got some curiosity myself as to why that girl showed up ter-night under yer guidance, an' why yer so keen ter fight about her, Jim; but I reckon we'll clear that up ter-morrow without makin' yer talk." "You mean to question Miss Donovan ?" "Hell, no; just keep an eye on her.