" passed the station, the stationmaster leaned out. “Didn’t think you could do it, mister! Some shootin’!” “Thanks … And thanks for the warning.” He indicated the dead man. “Better get him out of the street. He’s a big man and he’ll spoil mighty fast.” He started Buck toward the Botalla trail. Whatever was going to happen "

― Louis L'Amour , The Rider of Lost Creek (Kilkenny #1)