but now it was time that separated them even more than an entire continent did . seven hundred and thirty-six years . i could hear the sound of the waves as they crashed on the shore . we do not hurt each other . i had my brother-in-law by the collar and pulled up to my face , feeling like my heart would explode in another minute or two . but what the difference means to me , i dont see . `` in that case , cut off his head , '' i said . 