43/57 'I know my Holy One, and his rage if he be crossed,' he replied impressively. 'His curses shake the Hills.' 'Pity they did not save him from a broken head! I heard that thou wast the tiger-hearted one who smote the Sahib. Let him dream a little longer. Stay!' 'Hillwoman,' said Kim, with austerity that could not harden the outlines of his young oval face, 'these matters are too high for thee.' 'The Gods be good to us! Since when have men and women been other than men and women ?' 'A priest is a priest. He says he will go upon this hour. |