But the wolf has no pity for the lamb, nor the hawk for the dove.

The instinct of his nature quickly asserted itself.
Avarice first.

From the face his eyes turned to see what had been left by the two girls.

An angry imprecation fell from his lips when he saw how little remained for him.

But when he lifted Flora's head and unbound her hair, a gleam of pleasure came info his foul face.