He knows that many other men are afraid of pistols, and so he carries his firearms about in order that he may enjoy himself in playing bully." "I can drive him out of camp," Tom insisted.

"All I'll wait for will be your permission to go ahead." "If you can do it without shooting," replied the chief, "try your hand at it.

Be careful, however, Reade.

There are plenty of good natural lead mines in these mountains." "Yes---sir ?" asked Reade, looking puzzled.
"Much as we'd like to see Pete permanently out of this camp, remember that we don't want you to give the fellow any excuse for turning you into a lead mine." "If Peter tries anything like that with me," retorted Tom solemnly, "I shall be deeply offended." "Very good.

Take the young men along with you, Blaisdell.