Chapter 36
No concerted attempt was made by the roughs to avenge the execution of their comrades. Whether they realized that such an attempt would be likely to solidify the decent element, or whether that sort of warfare was not their habit, the afternoon and night wore away without trouble. “Danger’s over,” announced Johnny the following morning. “What next?” I asked. “We’ll go up to town,” said Johnny. This they proceeded to do, negativing absolutely my desire to accompany them. “You stay out of this,” said Johnny. “Go and wash gold as usual.” I was immensely relieved that afternoon when they returned safe and sound. Afterward I heard that they had coolly visited every saloon and gambling place, had stopped in each to chat with the barkeepers and gamblers, had spent the morning seated outside
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