The Governor only thought it best to clear out a bit until we were certain that she manages to draw off this convict chap.
PIKE
[puzzled]
Draw him off?
ALMERIC
What you Americans call "affixing him," isn't it?
PIKE
"Affixing him?" Don't try to talk United States, my son. Just tell me in your own way.
ALMERIC
She's been giving him money, hasn't she? You took it to him yourself, didn't you? [pg 158] Naturally, we understood what it was for. She's trying to keep the beggar quiet.