Now what have you got to say for yourself ?" "That right, Doc ?" "It's the almighty truth.

That isn't all.

Lieutenant Wingate, one of their party, rode all the way to Holcomb after me last night and nearly killed his horse.

On the way back we were attacked from ambush and the lieutenant's horse was shot from under him.

I tried to stick and help him fight the critters off, but he told me to 'get!' Said I was needed here.