Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 624
nowon three legs, now on two; and, as he drew His hand went instantaneously to his knife, amihe bent threateningly toward the sounds —withwhat deadly intent could easily be seen. But thetender-hearted American lad laid his hand on hisarm. Poor wretches! Ted gasped. Let themlive, if they can, and… … A RAGING OLD MAN, WITH A KNIFE IN HIS BONY HAND, WAS CROUCHING ALONE ABOVE THE OPENING. nearer, it was observable that he clutched in hishand a short piece of sugar-cane, while behindhim trailed a long cord, attached to it. Terrified as the little creature evidently was,he had kept firm hold of his…
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