instead , it was the type of place sam would like to become accustomed to . but it will help you , just like it helps me . '' his jaw was set as hard as stone , his eyes even harder . `` he came to the picnic , '' laura said . maria 's heart beat faster , a point of heat curling between her thighs . have you anything to say , captain general ? `` we can not give up , even to the end . `` there is if it 's happening at my prison . '' 