Collins intently watched Givens test his bonds with calculated movements, finding a different kind of amusement in the controlled manner in which the marshal reacted to his predicament than most others. There was something akin to pride and respect for the lawman's calm demeanor felt by Collins. That was exactly the man he remembered from the boat so many months ago before the bull had left. He registered the feeling as interest and set it aside to poke at later.

He smiled. "Testin' tha waters, bull, that's all." See what he did there? "Ya got ta admit, it's more excitin' than a simple 'hello.' And more ta my tastes."

Collins shifted forward suddenly and leaned in close to Raylan, face to face. "I am disappointed though. Didn't yer da teach ya how ta take a punch? Mine certainly did."