i 'd kissed her gently and had said , `` go to sleep , kitten . i put my hand on his arm and tug on it . `` why will he inform his cousin ? '' in a defiant move , he swiped at the blood . `` did you know about this custom ? ' `` why are you so quiet all of a sudden ? '' `` this is your first trip , and things have been a little more difficult than you expected , no ? we have stood and let them admire us and pay money for it . '' 