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1. It is ill-mannered to ask any man his name:
   It may be that for one reason or another he cannot afford to bring notice to himself.

2. A smart rider always puts his horse�s comfort ahead of his own:
   If the horse becomes disabled or lame, the rider may find himself stranded in the middle of nowhere.

3. Stealing a man�s horse is a crime punishable by death:

   Leaving a man stranded on the plains, miles from food, water, or shelter, is as good as killing him.

4. Cheating at cards is an unpardonable offense:

   The victim or one of his friends is entitled to retaliate with a six-shooter. In a more friendly game, the perpetrator may count himself fortunate to receive a thrashing, while the victims divide his winnings.

5. Drawing a six-shooter on an unarmed man is exceedingly bad manners:

   Offenders may be gunned down on the spot.

6. When encountering a stranger on the trail, approach him and speak a few words before moving off in another direction:

   This establishes your good intentions.

7. When two men meet, speak, and pass on, neither man should look back over his shoulder:

   Such a look is an indication of distrust, a sign that the man doing the looking expects a shot in the back.

8. When greeting a stranger on the trail, it is proper to nod and say "howdy"; it is improper to wave:

   A raised hand may cause a skittish horse to bolt.

9. When a stranger dismounts to cool his horse, it is not polite to remain in the saddle while carrying on a conversation with him:

   The proper thing to do is to dismount and speak with him face-to-face so he can see what you are up to.

10. To ride another�s horse without first asking permission is a grave insult:

    A horse is private property and borrowing one without the owner�s permission is equivalent to slapping the owner�s face.

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