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 "You'll need our protection in the fight that's coming," replied Hogg, with a straight look that meant much.

The General was silent a moment. Then he shook his fist in Hogg's face and slowly said,

"Let me tell you something. When I need protection I'll go to headquarters. I've got Yankee money in my mills and I can get more if I need it. You lay your dirty claws on them and I'll break your neck."