"Now I advise you to keep a civil tongue in your head, or I'll teach you some manners." Even as we swung and rode back, Auberry pushed alongside Orme, his rifle at ready.

"By God! man, if you want to teach _me_ any manners, begin it now.

You make your break," he cried.
Belknap spurred in between them.

"Here, you men," he commanded with swift sternness.

"Into your places.