What strong thing had gone away?
5. Jules, snug and snoring in his blanket there, etc.
Is it natural that the conscious living Jules should seem more real to the boy than his unconscious friend?
6. Just so, pain etc.
Note the epigram. Is it a true one?
14. But grappled with the angel.
Jacob in Genesis.
18. Many men May tower, etc.
Would such a statement be peculiarly true of a boy like Jamie?
Recall his conduct in the Ree fight.