High above him the splendour of the stars began to pale and fade, andthe firmament was filled with the pearly promise of new day. He was puzzled and confused by these contraryemotions, and he dwelt on the beauty and majesty of the beast that hehad reduced to this sad heap of dead flesh in the grass. The other men on the line recovered their footingand hung on grimly, There was a sudden stain of red on t I meant no ill, he pleaded.
Both hands were trussed behind his back and the sergeanthad another rope round his neck. He was aware of strong hands supporting him and then he lapsedinto unconsciousness. Schreuder nodded stiffly and passed his purseto Llewellyn. We shall see if we cannotarrange a little surprise for Christopher Llewellyn also.
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