...py men; said they had already been taxed to the point of death. The wretch replied: They did not talk right yet. He wished them to humble themselves to him. He went into the cell of one of them, Major Webber , to taunt him. Sir, said the officer, I defy you. You can kill me, but you can add nothing to the sufferings you have already inflicted. Proceed to kill me; it makes not the slightest difference. ...