John goes somewhat gruff at this. "North? Hmm... just the way I was goin'... if ya want a man who's quick with his wits an' quicker with his trigger fingers I'd be happy ta join ya... company's always good in this Devil's Highway they call The Stretch..." He half smiles and takes a cigarette out of his tobacco tin (Ben Buck's Baccy) and lighting up, using his stubble to blaze the match. "Just thought I'd stick that out there."