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 which I have come to do."

The man nodded.

And after that, for a long time, no word was spoken and no sign made.

The man lay on the ground breathing hard, and Sunrise sat beside him. The rain fell drenchingly upon them. About them the storm raged, and above.

"Put your feet close together," said Sunrise, when he was rested enough. "I am going to tie you."

So the man put his feet close together, and Sunrise