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He made several efforts to creep out of his
scrape, but the old man's eye was upon him and he made blunder after
blunder. Presently the Welshman said:
"My boy, don't be afraid of me. I wouldn't hurt a hair of your head
for all the world. No-I'd protect you-I'd protect you. This Spaniard
is not deaf and dumb; you've let that slip without intending it; you
can't cover that up now.