“Another time, brother.”
“Yes, the story I told the police was true, and I had really——”
“Hush, brother, hush! I won't hear you. What you are saying is for God's ear only, and, whatever you have done, God will judge your soul in mercy. We have only to ask him——”
“Quick, then; the last sands are running out!” and he strove to rise and kneel.
“Lie still, brother: God will accept the humiliation of your soul.”
“No, no, let me up; let me kneel beside you. The prayer for the dying—say it with me, Brother Storm; let us say it together. 'O Lord, save——'”
“'O Lord, save thy servant,
“'Which putteth his trust in thee.
“'Send him help from thy holy place.
“'And ... evermore ... mightily defend him.