captives sharp knives. They took care of the crewmen. When they
were done we threw them overboard. The sharks took care of what was
left."
'Tell me you're kidding!" Durga pleaded.
"You know me," The Ancient One answered, "I never jest!"
"Ewww!" Durga gasped. "I know the things that those
men did but
that was harsh, that was really harsh!"
"It was just," The Ancient One answered. "I'll
agree, it was
harsh, but it was just."
"Your definition of just," Durga answered, "would not go
well with a
lot of people."
"True," The Ancient One answered, "true!"