In a few words Watson explained the situation to which Slavin listened with much interest. Then his eyes rested on Allen.
"I'm much erbliged ter ye," he said slowly, and his manner showed he meant it.
"You were a fool ter try ter git away," went on Watson.
"I know thet—now," muttered the hurt one.
"Don't ye know I would have plugged ye on sight?"
"Would ye?"
"Sartain shur, Slavin."
"Wall, I won't give ye another chance," responded Slavin, with a heavy sigh.
"Ye won't git the chance, ye mean," said the old hunter, significantly.
"All right, jes' as ye please, Watson. But if thet young feller saved my life why I'm——"