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He groped towards the sound. “What, brother, brother,

Who groaned?”⁠—“I’m hit. I’m finished. Let me be.”

—“Put out your hand, then. Reach me. No, the other.”

—“Don’t touch. Fool! Damn you! Leave me.”⁠—“I can’t see.

Where are you?” Then more groans. “They’ve done for me.

I’ve no hands, Don’t come near me. No, but stay,

Don’t leave me⁠ ⁠… O my God! Is it near day?”