It was not pleasant, and worst of all it did no good." "Irrational violence seldom does," grunted Mr.Wishart.
"No, for, as I was going to say, it was a clear case where the men should have been put to death.

They had deserved it, for they had disobeyed me, and by their disobedience caused the death of several innocent people.

They decamped shortly afterwards, and all but managed to block our path.

I blame myself still for not hanging them." A deep silence hung over the table.

Mr.Wishart and the Andrews stared with uncomprehending faces.