i might regret this decision but its what we have to do at this time . he had n't needed to come and help her the previous evening , but he had . in front of the crowd an impressive stage had been set up . wild boar cooked on a spit and the delicious scent of it made my stomach do hungry flips . he cuffed the little man , who howled and ran back to the wall . i stopped fiddling with the stone and listened closely . `` for god 's sake , '' colin muttered under his breath . 