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`` Of being concerned in the beating of old Editor Stanger at the Herald office . It was n't your fault that it is n't a murder charge . '' `` Well , if that 's all you have against him , '' cried McGinty with a laugh , `` you can save yourself a deal of trouble by dropping it right now . This man was with me in my saloon playing poker up to midnight , and I can bring a dozen to prove it . '' `` That 's your affair , and I guess you can settle it in court to-morrow . Meanwhile , come on , McMurdo , and come quietly if you do n't want a gun across your head . You stand wide , Mr. McGinty ; for I warn you I will stand no resistance when I am on duty ! ''