There was one other resource.
He had tried bullying, and without success.

He would try cajoling and temptation.
"Look here, boy," he said, "I am a desperate man.

I would as leave murder you as not." "Thank you," said Andy.

"But I'd rather not have it done." "I don't want to hurt you, as I said before, but you mustn't interfere with me." "Then you mustn't interfere with the colonel." "I must have the money in his pocketbook." "Must you?
Maybe, I'll have something to say, to that." "He has eight hundred dollars with him." "Did he tell you ?" "No matter; I know.

If you won't interfere with me, I'll give you two hundred of it." "Thank you for nothing, then," said Andy, independently.