8/44 Think of it, Haggart! They were taking gold from him, and he was sobbing." She laughs bitterly. Haggart advances a step toward her and puts his heavy hand upon her shoulder: "Yes, yes, Mariet. Speak on, girl, let the sea wait." Mariet removes his hand and continues: "'No,' I thought. 'These are not my brethren at all!' I thought and laughed. And father shouted to the cowards: 'Take shafts and strike them.' But they were running. |