Of course that may have been mere bluff talk," said Hippy.
"I don't think so.

They are a bad lot, all of them.

I am glad we have decided to leave this place, for, having assaulted our visitor, we may look for reprisals from Thompson." "What's the difference?
There is a price on my head, so I might as well be a lion as a lamb.

Is there any bear meat left ?" "None cooked," replied Nora.

"The 'constable' ate it all." "I hope it gives him indigestion for life," growled Hippy.