"Yeah, but if he's a bounty hunter, he might'a been promised some money ta help defend the town. 'Course, that means he could be bought, dependin' on if yer boy had 'nough money ta sway his loyalty," Ellyn said with a grumble. She lifted a hand to her forehead and rubbed at it.

Thinking was hard, dammit.

"Wha' was Taworo like when ya knew 'im? Fambly ever had any money troubles, or did th' candy business keep 'em in good pelt?"