I had no doubt what they intended to do was to catch us off our guard, and wrench the pistols from us; and I was glad I had the knife hidden away, for if they did carry us off, I was sure to be able to find some opportunity for using that.
"It was awful!" the girl said, putting her hand to her face.

"Awful to be standing there and hearing them laughing and shouting and cursing.

I was tempted to go behind him, and shoot him suddenly; but the others would have been just as bad, and we should have gained nothing by it.

I would not go through that half hour again, for all the money in the world.
"The men had just finished and were getting up from the table, and I knew the moment was coming fast, when we heard a sudden shout outside.

My heart gave a bound, as they rushed to the door.