chater fur what caian did there (第11/17页)
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lemen stop play—acting and we do a little business.The question before us really is—”
“The question is,”said the Duke,“whether you and the rest of the rabble will leave without a flogging or with one.You may choose which you prefer.”
When all this had been pleasantly settled,Caspian ordered horses,of which there were a few in the castle,though very ill-groomed and he,with Bern and Drinian and a few others,rode out into the town and made for the slave market.It was a long low building near the harbour and the scene which they found going on inside was very much like any other auction;that is to say,there was a great crowd and Pug,on a platform,was roaring out in a raucous voice:
“Now,gentlemen,lot twenty-three.Fine Terebinthian agricultural labourer,suitable for the mines or the galleys.Under twenty-five years of age.Not a bad tooth in his head.Good, brawny fellow.Take off his shirt,Tacks,and let the gentlemen see.There’s muscle for you !Look at the chest on him.Ten