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1. What was the trouble with the horses Eli references in the first chapter?

The trouble with the horses that Eli references in the first chapter refers to the fact that the Sisters Brothers lost their horses during their previous job for the Commodore. Charlie had first pick between two new horses and chose the far faster and superior horse, Nimble, while Eli, recovering from a leg wound he got on the job, got stuck with the worse horse, Tub.

2. How did Eli know that Charlie was about to break some bad news to him after they left the Commodore's mansion and went to the Pig-King to drink?

Eli knew Charlie was about to break some bad news to him after they left the Commodore's mansion and went to the Pig-King because Charlie poured Eli's drink for him, which Eli knew was a sign Charlie was about to tell him something he did not want to hear.

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