Left the ranch in 1883, went to California, going through the States and territories, reached Ogden the latter part of 1883, and San Francisco in 1884.

During the fall and winter we built Fort Meade and the town of Sturgis.

It was considered the most dangerous route in the Hills, but as my reputation as a rider and quick shot was well known, I was molested very little, for the toll gatherers looked on me as being a good fellow, and they knew that I never missed my mark.

Those as don't eat, without exception, fail to survive.

I figure if a girl wants to be a legend, she should go ahead and be one.

I'm drunk. Correct. What the f*** is it to you?

I was in Deadwood at the time and on hearing of the killing made my way at once to the scene of the shooting and found that my friend had been killed by McCall.