fred kept his mouth sealed tight and shook his head . i can not bear to see-or feel you suffer . '' their own movement must have caught the attention of the eight , who stopped dead and stared down at them . he sat down on the floor and crossed his legs . it brought my breath in a quick shaking sigh . 'i 'm not really sure , ' red-beard replied , 'but i do n't think it 'd be , a good idea to probe around with your bare hands . ' my voice rose to a hoarse whine . 