4/12 He works the works of darkness, and comes not to the light, because his deeds are evil.' Lancelot laughed. 'He does but follow his kind, poor fellow.' 'No doubt, sir, no doubt; all the Lord's works are good: but it is a wonder why He should have made wasps, now, and blights, and vermin, and jack, and such evil-featured things, that carry spite and cruelty in their very faces--a great wonder. Do you think, sir, all those creatures were in the Garden of Eden ?' 'You are getting too deep for me,' said Lancelot. 'But why trouble your head about fishing ?' 'I beg your pardon for preaching to you, sir. |