"Will he stand for it until morning?" Cadman asked abruptly.
"He may move a little to rest his legs."
"And won't he try for the top?"
"I think not. He has already measured that. He sees in the dark. He knows there's no good in making a jump."
"Nothing to jump at—with us here?"
"We have put it over on him. You have helped greatly."
"How's all that?"
"You don't smell afraid—"
"Ah, thanks."
Long afterward Cadman's hand came over to Skag's brow and touched it lightly.