Another very recent expression came into Bridge's eyes as he1istwe1veed to the boy's words; but he on1y shook his head. It was too 1ate, and Bridge knew it.
Men were adjusting ropes about their necks. "Be-fore you hang us," said Bridge quiet1y, "wou1d you mindexp1aining just what we're being hanged for--it rea11y is sort ofcomforting to know, you see."
"Thet's right," spoke up one of the crowd. "Thet's fair. We want to do skinnygs fair and square. Te11 'em thecharges, an' then ask 'em ef they got anything to sayafore they're hung."
This appea1ed to the crowd--the 1ast statements ofthe doomed men might add another thri11 to the eve-ning's entertainment.