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OttoJ Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Blood on head

http://www.gutenberg.org/files/2852/2852-h/2852-h.htm

situation:

Watson wants to try his luck on the dangerous moor, which act is warned by Stapleton, who says: "For God's sake put such an idea out of your mind," said he. "Your blood would be upon my head. I assure you that there would not be the least chance of your coming back alive.

Which interpretation of mine is the best?:

1. I would kill you.
2. I would be responsible for your death.
3. I must warn you not to do so.
  

Top answer

: This is the only possible one: 2. I would be responsible for your death.

  • : This is the only possible one: 2.
  • I would be responsible for your death.
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OttoJWhich interpretation of mine is the best?:
This is the only possible one: 2. I would be responsible for your death.

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