11/15 The man threw away the pistol, fell on his knees, and held up his hands for mercy. "Did you not fire at my back? And with my own pistol, too, which is sheer impertinence. What will I do with you ?" The man's expression was so pitiable, his heavy cheeks hung in such despairing folds, that Wogan was stirred to laughter. "Well, you have put me to a deal of inconvenience," said he; "but I will be merciful, being strong, being most extraordinary strong. |