Part 103 (2/2)
”Yes,” said Vijal humbly, and in a reverent tone
”Haven't I been another father?”
”You have”
”Didn't I promise to tell you some day who the man was that killed your father?”
”Yes,” exclai to tell you”
”Who?” cried Vijal, in excite that he could scarce speak
”Did you see that man who drove me out of the Hall?”
”Yes”
”Well, that was the man He killed your father He has ruined me--your other father What do you say to that?”
”He shall die,” returned Vijal, solemnly ”He shall die”
”I a as I used to be I would not talk about this to you I would do it all myself”
”I'll do it!” cried Vijal ”I'll do it!”
His eyes flashed, his nostrils dilated--all the savage within him was aroused Potts saw this, and rejoiced
”Do you kno to use this?” he asked, showing Vijal the cord which Brandon had given him
Vijal's eyes dilated, and a wilder fire shone in them He seized the cord, turned it round his hand for a moment, and then hurled it at Potts It passed round and round his waist
”Ah!” said Potts, with deep gratification ”You have not forgotten, then You can throw it skillfully”
Vijal nodded, and said nothing
”Keep the cord Follow up that e your father's death and my ruin”
”I will,” said Vijal, sternly
”ItFollow him up Do not come back to me till you come to tellIas he lives I aer But you will always find John at the inn when you wish to see me”
”I will lay down my life for you,” said Vijal
”I don't want your life,” returned Potts ”I want _his_”
”You shall have it,” exclaimed Vijal
Potts said no more He handed Vijal his purse in silence The latter took it without a word Potts then went toward the bank, and Vijal stood alone in the road