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 fire or game-warden. And if he does meet one of either the warden might hesitate to attempt his capture unless he caught him at a disadvantage, as to try and fail would mean the warden’s death.”

“That’s so,” sorrowfully agreed Abner; “but let me tell ye something. I’m going to git Big Nick before I quit these woods. Now, let’s eat.”