He saw a long line of lightning curl down and strike, but the cattle didn't stop. Also, he had survived twenty years or more in a rough country, at a rough game, and could be expected to be formidable, if he was around. He immediately turned to her with a grin. Dog Face was her only chance, and Dog Face was scared of Blue Duck.
He began to try and work out in his mind how many he could let them have without risking dishonor. The rest of the outfit didn't mention numbers, but Jake had no doubt that he was riding with accomplished killers. The tree was the only protection she had and she didn't want to leave it. The two white men talked constantly of killing.
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