"Shucks! it wouldn't stop us if they was three to our one," Chunky answered, with the freedom from concern that usually marks the true cowman. "If we can surprise the critters the advantage'll lie with us. And let me say right now that it won't be safe for any feller to get gay, and give a yip, or let his gun go off by accident, 'cause another is apt to drop into the habit, which is a bad one."