"Kick me good," he advised.

"I need it.
I've got nerves worse than any old woman.

I know you'll come out on top.
You always do.

But--what'n hell made you say riatas ?" "What'n hell made you brag about me to Manuel ?" Jack came back instantly, and was sorry for it when he saw how Dade winced.

"Honest, I'm not a bit scared.