"
And the landlord laughed at his own humor, in despite of the hyena-glare
shot forth from the eye of the savage he addressed. He continued:--
"But, Guy, I'm not for letting the youth off--that's as you please. You
have a grudge against him, and may settle it to your own liking and in
your own way. I have nothing to say to that. But I am determined to do
as little henceforth toward hanging myself as possible; and, therefore,
the thing must not take place _here_. Nor do I like that it should be
done at all without some reason. When he blabs, there's a necessity for
the thing, and self-preservation, you know, is the first law of nature.
The case will then be as much mine as yours, and I'll lend a helping
hand willingly."
"My object, Munro, is scarcely the same with yours. It goes beyond it;
and, whether he knows much or little, or speaks nothing or everything,
it is still the same thing to me. I must have my revenge. But, for your
own safety--are you bent on running the risk?"
"I am, Guy, rather than spill any more blood unnecessarily.
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