I've shirked my duty to you.

I'm ready now to make up for it," replied Jean, feelingly.
"Wal, wal, shore thats fine-spoken, my boy....

Let's set down heah an' have a long talk.

First off, what did Jim Blaisdell tell you ?" Briefly Jean outlined the neighbor rancher's conversation.

Then Jean recounted his experience with Colter and concluded with Blaisdell's reception of the sheepman's threat.