but the bull had become an old bull , old in spirit if not in years . four pairs of eyes stared at him reproachfully through four pairs of spectacles . she promised to be a good girl and never do it again . '' `` would you mind helping me with something first ? '' `` what i want right now is some time by myself . you said you didnt want the spear to fall into the hands of evil . mike , im never going to be able to train them if you keep feeding them when you cook . 