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forward with unwomanly zest to further fighting! Forgive them for boasting and—"
"Throw that fool out!" barked Kagig suddenly.
"O Lord forgive—"
Fred was nearest the door, and opened it. Maga laughed aloud. I was nearest to Peter Measel, so it was I who took him by the neck and thrust him into outer darkness. Kagig kicked the door shut after him; but even so we heard him for several minutes grinding out condemnatory prayers.
"Now sleep, sportmen all!" said Kagig, blessing us with both hands. "Sleep against the sport to-morrow!"
