When Bartolome had moved out of hearing, he added for Drew's benefit: "I think it'd be 'no' if that hombre had th' sayin'.
Bartolome was unable to hear what he said to Drew.
mnli hypothesis: Bartolome was unable to hear what he said to Drew. premise: When Bartolome had moved out of hearing, he added for Drew's benefit: "I think it'd be 'no' if that hombre had th' sayin'.