“Of course it is,” said Abner, who was not in a very pleasant frame of mind.
“Are you tied?”
“Don't you see I am?” snarled Abner.
“Who tied you?”
“That rascal Ralph. I mean to have him hung, if I live.”
“Ralph! Why, I thought he was quiet and peaceable.”
“He tried to murder me, but changed his mind, and tied me, as you see.”
“I can't understand it.”
“There is no need of understanding it. Come and unfasten these cords. I feel stiff and cramped.”
The boy tried to unfasten the cord, but it was too securely tied.