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He knew more law in a minute than the lawyer would learn in a life-time, he could think circles around him and not try; and when Denver's witnesses were placed on the stand he cross-examined them until he nullified their testimony. Even grim-eyed Bunker Hill, after testifying to Denver's character, was compelled to admit that the first time he saw him he was engaged in a fight with Meacham.
But for all that, here is spread a table in the wilderness, made ready by invisible hands; and the grim-eyed foe is held back in the leash till the servant of God has fed and been strengthened. This is our condition always the foe, always the table. What sort of a meal should that be?
"Of course," growled Uncle Jepson, a venomous flash in his eyes, slightly reproachful. "Sure of course," agreed Randerson. He was grim-eyed; there was cold contempt in the twist of his lips. He sat for a long time, silent, staring out through the door, Uncle Jepson watching him, subdued by the look in his eyes. When he spoke at last, there was a cold, bitter humor in his voice.
"But no foolin' this time," warned Hicks. "Only part money in advance." He produced $5,000 in bills from his trousers pocket, but secreted it again quickly as the waiter appeared. Patten got up and sauntered out into the barroom, returning presently with three men of his own brand broad-built, grim-eyed ruffians of the far north country three of Case Egan's cattlemen. In the meantime Mrs.
And ever Beltane hearkened to these fell sounds, staring blindly into the gloom, and ever the new Beltane grew the stronger within him. Hour after hour he crouched thus, so very silent, so very quiet, so very still, but long after the groans and wailings had died to silence, Beltane stared grim-eyed into the gloom and gnawed upon his fingers.
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