He knew all about Red Hyle. He was a brute, and if he possessed any human feelings at all they had not made themselves obvious. His attitude was one of contempt for everyone but his sheer physical power and harsh manner allowed no room for opposition. Just nobody wanted any part of Red Hyle.
(from The Quick and the Dead, by Louis L'Amour. This reminds me of the phrase "cruel and bloodthirsty men" from one of our hymns.)
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