“Ladiness” is grounded in a rather rigid code of behavior that varies only slightly according to ethnic or cultural values.

‘There's always a few old piker bullocks find their way into this country. But mostly cattle don't come this far.’

“Show yourselves, you chicken livers.” He repeatedly yelled tauntingly into the Zipper's megaphone. “Come, they will be dying soon. Are you just going to watch? Come, save them. It is their only chance.”

[…] . The whole Ojito Nation’s with you, bother of my soul and heart, gods bless you—oh, gods bless you, Jackie!”