2. Why the real marshal doesn't reveal the truth that Mr Easton is prisoner ?

A. Mr Easton is a very good friend of marshal so he wants to save his truth.
B. He is a kind man who spares Mr. Easton, as well as a Miss Fairchild, some embarrassment with no ulterior motives at all.
C. He gains a fair share of money promised to him by Mr. Easton.
D. He didn't notice the conversation of Miss Fairchild and Mr.Easton

B. He is a kind man who spares Mr. Easton, as well as a Miss Fairchild, some embarrassment with no ulterior motives at all.