Let's make the fellers cough up furst, an' then, if we think best, we kin hang 'em afterwards.

It's my vote we let the leftenant tackle the job--what do yer say ?" The rise and fall of voices, although punctuated by oaths, and indistinct in expression, seemed generally to signify assent.

The faces of the men, as they pushed and crowded about us, remained angry and resentful.

Clearly enough prompt action alone would carry the day.
"Very well then, boys," I broke in sharply.

"You agree to leave this settlement with me.