It's true, I dare say, that he bragged, for he was given to bluster an' blow.

An' he's old now.

I can't help it if he bragged about me.

But if he has, an' if he's justified in his stand against you sheepmen, I'm goin' to do my best to live up to his brag." "I get your hunch.

Shore we understand each other, an' thet's a powerful help.