Final answer:
In the provided excerpts, the characters Lassiter and Venters confront the internal conflict between revenge and morality. Lassiter eventually renounces his vengeful path due to Jane Withersteen's heartfelt appeal; Venters, though tempted, also grapples with his conscience.
Step-by-step explanation:
In the passages provided, the characters Lassiter and Venters are involved in situations where they are struggling with the moral dilemma of taking another person's life. Venters is in conflict over possibly killing a man named Tull, despite his promise to try to avoid him. However, he is filled with a strong sense of vengeance and indicates that he may draw his gun on Tull if provoked. In a dramatic turn, Jane Withersteen intervenes to prevent further bloodshed. She pleads with Lassiter, another character, to let her take his guns to stop him from killing more men, which would include avenging Milly Erne, whom he loves.
Lassiter is significantly moved by Jane's emotional appeal and decides to abandon his quest for revenge. In a poignant moment, Lassiter acknowledges that he can no longer judge men by hate and must relinquish his pursuit of vengeance. Another character further affirms their newfound resolve to not kill by confessing to being the person who shot someone and states they will not kill now.