The two fellows who let you get away had a hard time of it, and it looked for a time as if there was going to be shooting.

Cooler heads, however, headed it off.

When you get back to your party I should advise you to pull up stakes and get out.

Those fellows will be after you and you'll have to look alive or you won't be alive long." "I know I am thick, old man, but tell me why they are so eager to blow my light out," begged Hippy.
"Don't you know, Lieutenant ?" "If I did I shouldn't be asking you.

Begging your pardon for my bluntness." "One reason, but not the principal one, is that you bounced one of the gang from your camp." "Go on.