savage men when their blood is up, and
she knew nothing yet of the hearts of
Christians.
Peterkin, whose susceptible nature was
ever easily touched, felt a thrill of
self-reproach as the thought suddenly
occurred that, however good his intentions
might be, he was in reality running a
helpless woman down like a bloodhound.
He stopped short instantly, and acting, as
on most occasions he did, impulsively, he
threw his rifle away from him, unclasped
his belt, and throwing it, with his
hunting-knife, also away, sat down on the
ground and held out both his hands.
There was something almost ludicrous in
the act, but it had the effect of, to some
extent, relieving the poor woman's fears.
Seeing this, as we successively came up
we all laid down our rifles, and stood
Summary :
He stopped short instantly, and acting, as on most occasions he did, impulsively, he threw his rifle away from him, unclasped his belt, and throwing it, with his hunting-knife, also away, sat down on the ground and held out both his hands.
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