Any last request? C.J. Harding offered Keene, as they dropped the noose around his neck.Keene squinted against the cutting rain. Id like my hands freed, he said calmly. And Id like to hear the church bells one last time.Keenes reaction to what was happening irritated C.J. Harding. He wanted to see Keene beg for his life, plead for mercy. Keenes poise was stealing Hardings satisfaction, and the big man didnt like it.The biggest mistake you ever made was tanglin with me, mister, Harding sneered at Keene. I told you to leave town and you didnt listen. Now its gonna cost you.You can kill me, Keene replied evenly. But thats not going to change the fact you owe Ballerat Jack five thousand dollars. Youre as dead as I am, and you know it.Harding lifted off his hat and laughed arrogantly. I guess Ill see you in hell, then! And he slapped the skittish mule underneath Keene on the backside with his hat.
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