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"That is why there is the Law," Tackel responded as he approached the wagon from one side, raising a hand in greeting. He looked at White Hat with a respectful nod.

"It is good to see that there is another willing to uphold morality and justice in this lawless land," Tackel stated, smiling broadly and showing surprisingly healthy teeth in the process.

Turning back to M'Kama, Tackel continued. "If a man steals, he is a thief. It is not desperation, but pride that a man steals from another. If a man steals from another, even bread to feed his family, his pride is such that he will not ask, beg, or bargain. Of course, perhaps this man did not know of other options, which is why a trial is necessary. It may be that this man will be let free with a penalty to work off. I am not a judge, after all."