"I give a weapon to whoever will ride with me and meet the _rurales_ who
murdered our people."
"I will ride, but only when Mangus Coloradus says to. He is still
chief."
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"Coward!" Geronimo spat.
Pedro's face tightened with anger, and he drew his knife. Geronimo
grunted contemptuously and snatched at his own knife. Before either
could make a thrust, Mangus Coloradus stepped between them.
"What insanity is this?" the chief thundered.
"I offered him his choice of weapons if he will return and fight the
_rurales_!" Geronimo flared. "He will not go!"
"I will!" Pedro snapped. "But I wait until Mangus Coloradus leads!"