You're plumb addled, stealin' off like this from a Comanche husband. Don't you got an inklin' of what he'll do when he catches you?Beat me senseless, I reckon, which is why I'm not planning to get caught.He'll beat you all right, in front of the whole village. Your leavin' is a dishonor to him. Why, he's liable to be so mad he'll hack your nose off! It ain't like he's white folk, Loretta Jane. You don't go leavin' a Comanche! Hunter'll be so mad, he'll chew rawhide clean in two.
The conversation focuses on the grave consequences of Loretta Jane's decision to leave her Comanche husband. One speaker expresses disbelief at her actions, emphasizing that her husband will likely respond with furious violence when he finds out she's gone. This reflects the cultural differences and the importance of loyalty within the Comanche community. The speaker warns that her departure will bring dishonor upon her husband, suggesting that it might incite extreme anger and reprisal.
The intensity of the situation is heightened by the speaker’s explicit mention of brutal potential outcomes, sketching a vivid picture of the husband's rage. The Comanche man's reaction is framed as a personal and cultural obligation, indicating the seriousness of causing dishonor in their society. Loretta Jane's plan to avoid capture highlights her desperation and awareness of the dangerous repercussions of her choices.
