at once inferred what it was that
lay plank-like before him. Yes,
the young mute's blow, an athlete's,
a blow elecrically con energized by the inmost spasm
of his heart, unintentionally
had had upon its object the all but
instantanious operation of the divine judgement on
Annannias.
Captain Vere intently
watching the Surgeon's face, asked,
"Is it so then? I thought it. But
verify it." And the customary
tests were made, confirming the
Surgeon's first glance.
at once inferred what it was that
lay plank-like before him. Yes,
the young mute's blow, an athlete's,
a blow elecrically con energized by the inmost spasm
of his heart, unintentionally
had had upon its object the all but
instantanious operation of the divine judgement on
Annannias.
Captain Vere intently
watching the Surgeon's face, asked,
"Is it so then? I thought it. But
verify it." And the customary
tests were made, confirming the
Surgeon's first glance.
Transcribed by: Wyn Kelley