The incorrigibles in the prison population are either lifers or habitual reoffenders.

The way of riding most used in this place is on assback.

I was absurdly pleased, like a very apprentice cocksmith praised for the length of his stream, and to cover my embarrassment I turned the talk back to her problems.

Heap of it, sir, replied the overseer, taking off his cap. It was that fine yaller lady there that made most of it. She's the one that's a-fomintin' trouble right along. She's a quiet lookin' gal, but she ain't. It's all right what the jedge says to me, but I'm goin' to have a little settlement with this fine lady myself, this time.