bernard , who had not informed the government official that he was stronger than 21 as he signed for a homestead claim , did not consider that he had done anything deceitful . still , anyone and saw that he was 19 years , could take his claim away from him .
Bernard, who had not told the government official that he was less than 21 when he filed for a homestead claim, did not consider that the government official had done anything dishonest.