Another hand gripped her, hurling her back helplessly.
"You are some sweet little lady's man, Moore," snarled a new voice raspingly.

"Now let me handle this business my own way.

Go get that team turned around.

I'll bring the girl.

Come on now, miss, and the less you have to say the better." She grasped at the bark, but the fellow wrenched her loose, forcing her forward.