As I got back on the Buckboard to ride back to the ranch.

Ernie Tubbs decided he needed to send me a subtle message.

He needed to let me know where my loyalties needed to be.

As the Buckboard was bouncing on the road as the horses were pulling us in a good fast gallop.

Ernie without saying a word dropped the reigns controlling the horses

Grabbed a rifle from underneath the seat.

Then without winking an eye Ernie shot three rabbits going in three different direction.

He then quickly grabbed the reigns from me and brought the horses back under control.

As the horses stopped Ernie took a swig of water

Then said to me with a dead pan face look

"Sam, them rabbits was fast and quick.
Mighty...