We saw this game played, and there isn't a man here who believes it was played on the square--that two such hands were ever dealt, or drawn, in poker.

We can't prove that Kirby manipulated things to that end; not one of us saw how he worked the trick.

There is no chance to get him that way.
Then what is it we ought to do?
Why I say, make the thief disgorge--and hanging won't do the business." "Well then, what will ?" "I confess I do not yet know.

I want to talk with Thockmorton first.
He may know something." There was a moment's silence, then a suspicious voice, "Who the hell are you?
How do we know you ain't in on this yerself ?" "Listen, men," and I fronted them, looking straight into their eyes.
"You have a right to ask that question, and I'll tell you who I am.

I am not here in uniform, but I am an officer of the United States Army.
Captain Thockmorton will vouch for that.