22/33 They felt that he was King Log, but never felt how despicable they were as his subjects. This taught me, too, the value of money--its wonderful magic and mystery. In the mood occasioned by all these things, you found me, for the first time, and in a ready temper for any villany. You attempted to console me for my defeats, but I heard you not until you spoke of revenge. I was not then to learn how to be vindictive: I had always been so. |