"I reckon that covers the ground pretty well.

You didn't say it that way, but we won't have you repeat the exact words; they ain't fit to hear.

The point is, did you tell the truth ?" "No," said Taggart.

He did not look at Betty and his face was scarlet.
"So you lied, eh?
Lied about a woman! There's only one place for that kind of a man.

Crawl an' tell her you're a snake!" Taggart had partly recovered his composure.
"Guess again," he sneered.