"On what grounds?"
"Suspicion. If Delbert lives, the charge will be assault with a deadly
weapon. If he dies--" Callahan shrugged.
Al looked aside, and the fierce storms that could rage in his usually
gentle eyes were raging now. Ted shivered, and then Al calmed.
"All right, Jack. If that's the way it must be."
"You won't resist?"
"I promise I won't raise a hand against you or Lorin'."