The point is, I'd rather shoot him than hang him, Augustus said. Some of the Mexicans looked like they might do worse than rob her if the mood struck them. I could near jump across it if I had a long-legged horse. I'm the one man you don't boss.
He fixed a plate for Lorena and just grabbed a hunk of bacon for himself. Where you going? Newt asked. Yes, and his life, Augustus said. He hadn't meant to ask such a question just then--and yet the question would be asked.
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