In the Sunk Lands — page 50: what you’re looking at

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IN THE SUNK LANDS. 29 ‘Well, thisis a pretty note,” said Treve, petulantly. “Isn't that some one moving in the bushes to the right?” I asked. The next moment came a hail: ‘* Hallo thar !’: ‘* Hallo!” we returned, fat to be outdone in courtesy. ‘* Be you-uns them city chaps as come upyere in a waggin ?” asked the same voice. We replied in the affirmative. The figure came slowly on until 1t reached Loafer’s head. It carried a gun under its arm. — There came two sharp clicks as the fel- low cocked both barrels, and then: ‘Dump that gun out !”’ He evidently meant what he said. There was no disobeying orders when looking down the barrels of that gun. ‘Treve promptly tossed his weapon over. ‘“That’s right. Now, shell out y’all’s watches, money an’ jewelry. IlIve got the drap on you, my friends, an’ mean what I say. See that y’all air quick about hit, too, fur I’ve got two charges o’ buckshot in this yere gun as will clean y’all outen that wag- gin at the first ’spicious move !”’ EOmIiGchbooks: ce