Finally, though, he got up and stumbled on. They instantly stopped fidgeting and stood like statues. Pea Eye, who spent most of his time sharpening his knife or making sure he had enough ammunition, was astonished that the Irishman had never seen a scalped person. What things are you finished with? he asked.
He could not believe he had married a woman who wanted to live like an Indian. Once he glanced at Dixon and saw the man smiling--he had cruel eyes, like a boar pig's. Elmira decided she might as well tell Zwey. Gus had tricked him out of his belief, as easily as if cheating at cards.
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