Richard Connell

rather think they understand one thing—fear. The fear of pain and the fear of death."

The world is made up of two classes—the hunters and the huntees.

but it was like trying to see through a blanket.

is for the strong, to be lived by the strong, and, if needs be, taken by the strong.

the world were put here to give the strong pleasure. I am strong. Why should I not use my gift

hunt more dangerous game."
Rainsford expressed his surprise. "Is there big game on this island?"
The general nodded. "The biggest."
"Really?"

"We will have some capital hunting, you and I," said the general. "I shall be most glad to have your society."
"But

said, "God makes some men poets. Some He makes kings, some beggars. Me He made a hunter. My hand was made for the trigger, my father said.

shoot sparrows with. When I shot some of his prize turkeys with it, he did not punish me; he complimented me on my marksmanship. I killed my first bear in the Caucasus when I was ten.

Rainsford."
"Thank you, I'm a hunter, not a murderer."
"Dear me," said the general, quite unruffled