22/34 He won't tell--will you, sir ?' And he turned to Lancelot. 'Have pity on the poor creature, sir, for God's sake--it isn't often he gets it.' 'I won't tell, my man. I've not seen you doing any harm. Come out like a man, and let's have a look at you.' The creature crawled up the bank, and stood, abject and shivering, with the dog growling from between his legs. I saw a minnow lie on the bank as I came up. |