You will notice that my voice sounds rather harsh and husky, because I have to talk with my teeth set close together.

Another bullet broke my left wing, so that I can't fly; and still another broke my right leg, so that I can't walk.

It was the most careless shot I ever heard of!" "Can't you manage to lift your body off from my commanding officers ?" inquired Files.

"From their cries I'm afraid your great weight is crushing them." "I hope it is," growled the Rak.

"I want to crush them, if possible, for I have a bad disposition.