"Not a bit of good," sneered Collins, "and if you'd had any spunk you wouldn't have took the place. Now, take my advice and git."
Badger did "git," that is, he sought out Frank Shirley, whom he found in the bar-room surrounded by a great crowd of men, who were drinking at his expense and discussing the verdict at the same time.
It seemed to be the opinion of nearly all present that the jury would soon bring in a verdict of "Guilty of the crime charged."
"If they don't do that," said the landlord, "then I'll tell you what I'm in for."
"What's that?" asked Badger.
"I'm in for hangin' every man on the jury, and the prizners with 'em, before the sun sets."
A cheer showed the favor with which this proposition was received.
When Shirley could get away from the crowd, he and Badger went down by the creek where they could talk without being overheard.
"Well, Badger, what do you think?" asked Shirley.
"'Bout the verdict?"