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near him, “ I can’t give my pistol to that d-d rascal, but if 
you want it, captain, here it is.” Lecompton was the destination 
of the prisoner, and he rode by the side of the officer, declaring, 
“ he would not keep company with the d——d sneaking scoun¬ 
drel.” Haney showed no writ, and the threat, “ I ’ll subdue 
you,” was carried out by the U. S. dragoons. Evans was taken 
to Lecompton, and put in chains, like a felon. 
