On the Trail of Geronimo — page 136: what you’re looking at

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“~ 126 ON THE TRAIL OF GERONIMO. “That sort of bluff is hke the story of having companions with you, when we disposed of them last night; but I know it will take several days to bring you to terms by that means, and I’m ready to open negotiations.” “You heard what I spoke to that fool that run agin a rifle ball of mine didn’t you?” “Tl give you the credit of believing you will re- gret that when you come to think coolly over it. I am ready to hear a proposition from you, and, if we accept it, I pledge you the word of an honor- able man that it will be lived up to by all of us.” The outlaw seemed to see good cause for mirth in the situation, for here his coarse laugh was again heard. “ Wal, my proposition is that you call your men off and leave me alone. J1l promise not to shoot any more, if they don’t look behind them.” “That is very kind, but surely you will do bet- ter. You have a cool hundred thousand with you; suppose you keep ten and let us have the rest ?”’ “ Couldn’t think of it.” « Well, say twenty.” ‘“No use.” Comnniceooolks