9/17 I can make a pretty fair guess as to what your niggers are worth. That's why I just raised you ten thousand, and put up the money. Now, if you think this is a bluff, call me." "What do you mean ?" "That I will accept your niggers as covering my bet." "The field hands ?" Kirby smiled broadly. Most of them are old; I doubt if all together they will bring that amount, but I'll take the risk. Throw in a blanket bill of sale, and we'll turn up our cards. |