why do n't she make herself useful : i will need this cauterized , as soon as i have dug out this ball- '' `` ough , '' maximus said-not really a complaint , temeraire thought loyally ; it was only a startled noise-as gaiters very nearly put his head into maximus 's side , and came out dragging the great iron cannonball with him in both hands , hissing himself in pain : it was still hot , and he dropped it on the deck and rolled it away over the side with his foot .