human
Why, they must have been kicking, father, terribly!
gpt
Kicking, my boy! groaned the squire.
human
I wish they had kicked the monster to death who has done this.
gpt
Done this! Has anybody done this?
human
Yes; don't you understand?
gpt
No, father,
human
The poor beasts have been houghed--hamstrung by some cruel wretch. Here, quick!