12/17 He staggered up to his feet with a weak, little laugh. "Did I look awfully frightened ?" Trent patted him on the shoulder. "If I hadn't been in time," he said, "I'd have shot every man here and burned their huts over their heads. Pick up the knife, old chap, quick. I think those fellows mean mischief." The two warriors who had stood by the priest were approaching, but when they came within a few yards of Trent's revolver they dropped on their knees. |