16/25 I supposed then we had enough of victims to appease even such blood-lust as yelps yonder." "You mean the preacher and Benteen ?" "Ay; they would suffice, with plenty of slaves for good measure. But now, only two remain from which to choose. _Sacre_! there are times when those dogs break away even from my control, and mock me. I know not now whether one alone will glut their desire, yet I am of a mind to try the experiment before the wolves drag me to hell also. Heard you ever such yelping of wild beasts ?" "You would sacrifice me ?" his face whitening from horror. |