he should n't even be holding her hand for as long as he was . the smith waited with his slaves who were ready to pass him each branding iron as it was required . any who reached the hill , separated from the dirt track by half a mile of forest , and who ventured into the mouth of the cave , using only matches , soon turned around when they reached the bats . `` whether i believe you is not at issue . not to save someone , but just because , say , a car hit her . 