Bloody deeds were every-day affairs with him; the girl stood in his way; therefore she must be removed.
Why he had not done the deed before I cannot say.
Perhaps, in the beginning his plan was different; and, once in the canoe, the outcry she would make might draw a cordon of enemies around him.
Red Goliath replaced his revolver and drew his knife, running his finger along the edge in a deliberate way.
His eyes gleamed like those of a snake, and appeared to fascinate the girl.
Not a word did the giant utter, but his actions needed no explanation.
He took a step towards Adele.
She sank on her knees terribly frightened at the savage monster's move.
The little hands were clasped and wrung despairingly, but they might just as well have appealed to a man of stone.
As the long blade was raised the light glittered along the steel.