Brewster was comparatively well and strong when he returned to New York in
March. His illness had interfered extensively with his plan of campaign and
it was imperative that he redouble his efforts, notwithstanding the manifest
dismay of his friends. His first act was to call upon Grant & Ripley,
from whom he hoped to learn what Swearengen Jones thought of his methods.
The lawyers had heard no complaint from Montana, and advised him to continue
as he had begun, assuring him, as far as they could, that Jones would not
prove unreasonable.
An exchange of telegrams just before his operation had renewed Monty's dread
of his eccentric mentor.
