The prisoners understand that they are in serious trouble, and have agreed to go quietly.

The government agents are discreet men.

You brought up the buckboard ?" "But the men should be hanged--for they shot our captain, and he may die." The little man spoke with sad cadence.

A pathos in his erect, sturdy figure, his lowered tone as he referred to Armitage, touched Claiborne.
"He will get well, Oscar.

Everything will seem brighter to-morrow.