Hell, man, but this hasn't been such a bad night's work.

Now if we only make it to St.Louis, we'll have the laugh on Donaldson." "I reckon he won't laugh much," with a chuckle.

"It's cost him a valuable nigger." "You mean Sam?
Yes, that's so.

But I'd like to know who that other fellow was--the white one." "Him! oh, sum abolitionist likely; maybe one o' ol' Shrunk's gang.
It's a damn good thing fer this kintry we got him, an' I ain't worryin' none 'bount any nigger-stealer.

The boat must 'er gone down, I reckon; enyhow ther whol' side wus caved in.