22/24 He has not got his deserts this time. Are you satisfied, gentlemen, or do you want more with us ?" The second looked up at Tom's stalwart figure, hesitated a moment, and then professed that he desired to carry matters no further. The brute will not die, but will only keep his bed a while, and doubtless rise to trouble us again in days to come. They say he has never felt a wound before, and boasts himself invulnerable. He will little relish the lesson he has had today. |