It is more than you deserve, Kirby." He made no response, and I watched him closely as he endeavored to eat what she proffered him, and felt convinced that it was hard work.

The man had lied about being hungry; he was not in need of food, and my deep-rooted suspicion of him only flamed up anew.

A hand gripped at my sleeve timidly, and I turned quickly to encounter the eyes of Asa Hall.
Never did I read such depth of fear in the expression of any face--it was the wild, unreasoning terror of an animal.
"What is it, my boy ?" "It's him, seh," he whispered, his lips trembling so I could scarce catch the words.

"Thet feller thar.

He's--he's the one I saw las' night with Black Hawk." "Are you sure ?" "Yes, seh; I know him.