For a man riding a mule who was so well known by chuck-wagon yarns, the Dutchman managed to drop out of sight whenever he wanted. But he was known as a fast and deadly accurate shot with any kind of weapon. Handy with a pistol, though he relied more on a rifle or shotgun, both of which he habitually carried.
Nobody knew how many men he had killed; probably he didn't know himself. Does a butcher keep track of the beeves he slaughters?
(from Kiowa Trail, by Louis L'Amour)
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