"Well, then, this kid told the truth in every particular, even when he declared that Dick Swift is a dirty liar.

Swift is a liar.

He's also a thief, and he's also a murderer--and a few other things not as decent! "As to the row, I was walking out that way, when I saw this kid coming up from the bay toward the town.

The three, Swift, Rawhide Jack, and Texas Bill, met him where the--er--trouble took place.

I was too far off to hear what was said; in fact, I didn't pay any attention much, till I saw the kid struggling to get away.