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Martin replied, I suppose I can.
Lewis Ross remarked, I am willing to be security for Mr. Martin.
So, the affair passed off, until next morning, when Martin was again spoken to, and asked whether he had provided another security, as two would be required?
"I've been thinking about that affair" observed Martin. "I don't know whether I'll put myself to any more trouble about that affair ___ We are both only Indians any how" ____
The persons present all turned away to laugh; and line scratched out viewing the arrest as a mere hoax, the attention of the parties was withdrawn from the prisoner to other matters, and Martin was forgotten.
Martin himself, not looking at the matter 3 words scratched out in a serious light, and knowing his innocence, after loitering about the agency for awhile, got tired and went home.
Major Currey presently returned. Disappointed of a victim, he directed an order to the Tennessee Militia for the arrest of unclear, whose home was in Tennessee
Martin thought no more of the matter. Strolling on