"How much does it amount to?"
"Ober $75,000."
"Dalton refuses?"
"Obstinate as a mule."
"I don't blame him. Now, where is Dalton kept hidden?"
"Dat I can't say, boss. Somewheres in de swamp."
"Is Mason forcing Dalton?"
"Torturing de ole gemman."
"What a shame! Now, tell me: On the night you got Dalton from the box, was the old gentleman drugged?"
"Only tied hand and foot an' gagged."