There was a short wait; and during the interval Warden stirred and sat up, swaying from side to side and staring about him in bewilderment.

Lawler stepped forward, leaned over the platform.
"Warden," he said; "you are going East.

You are not coming back.

If you ever step a foot into this state again I will send you to prison for a term that will make you wish you were dead.

I have a signed confession from Link and Givens that convicts you of a crime for which this state provides an adequate penalty.