It means that he will work
those veins, and probably others that are acknowledged to be ours, unless
we drive them out, which would probably be a difficult matter."
Harley listened patiently, eyes glittering and clean-shaven lips pressed
tightly against his teeth. "What do you propose to do?"
"I haven't decided yet. If we could get any justice from the courts, an
injunction "
"Can't be got from Purcell. Don't waste time considering it. Fight it out
yourself. Find his weakest spot, then strike hard and suddenly." Harley's
low metallic voice was crisp and commanding.
"His weakest spot?"
"Exactly. Has he no mines upon which we can retaliate?"
"There is the Taurus. It lies against the Copper King end to end. He drove
a tunnel into some of our workings last winter. That would give a
passageway to send our men through, if we decide to do so. Then there is
his New York. Its workings connect with those of the Jim Hill."
"Good! Send as many men through as is necessary to capture and hold both
mines. Get control of the entire workings of them both, and begin taking
ore out at once.
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