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"Happen so," was the answer. "An', lad, lad! we conna help thee. We'n tried our best, lad"-with sobs even from the uncouth fellow who spoke "Theer is na one on us but 'ud leave a limb behind to save thee, but theer is na time-theer is na"- One deep groan and he lay still again-quite still. God knows what weight of mortal agony and desperate terror crushed him in that dead, helpless pause. Then his eyes opened as before.