But ten men were found among them that said unto Ishmael, Slay us not: for we have treasures in the field, of wheat, and of barley, and of oil, and of honey. So he refrained, and killed them not with their brethren.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Field. It was usual to cover them up carefully. (Chardin.)
Avarice sometimes will set bounds to cruelty, when nothing else will. (Worthington)