Her aspect was tragic--that of a woman who had lost father, mother, sisters, brother, and now her husband, in this bloody Arizona land.
The deed and the demeanor of these wives of the murdered men surely must have shamed Jorth and his followers.

They did not fire a shot during the ordeal nor give any sign of their presence.
Inside the cabin all were silent, too.

Jean's eyes blurred so that he continually had to wipe them.

Old Isbel made no effort to hide his tears.

Blaisdell nodded his shaggy head and swallowed hard.