But he's a pow'ful enemy of de Reeds and de Higbees!" "On account of his views, of course ?" "'Deed no!" said Cato with an astounded air.

"Jess on account of de vendetta!" "The vendetta ?" "Yes, sah.

De old blood quo'll of de families.

It's been goin' on over fifty years, sah.

De granfader, fader, and brudder of de Higbees was killed by de granfader, fader, and brudder of de Doomonts.