Indian Fighters John ShiplyChapter 3
They finished their first circuit of the county, and John turned in his report. Sheriff Silas Gillespy was suitably pleased with the report and gratified at the result of the patrol. "Congratulations, John, that nose croppin' is a bully idee! It marks the bastards so nobody can mistake who done the deed. Yessir, a bully idee!" "Thanks, Silas. When do ya want us ta make our next round?" "Take a couple of days off ta let the boys have a little toot. Ya know? Drink some beer and visit...