There was a resounding smacking noise and Georgy was sure Philip had just eaten a fist.

Experience, I grant, he probably lacks ; but he has the true-bred instinct.

to run a sword into or through the body; to run a nail into one's foot

1. Don't point at the moon In general, pointing with the index finger at the moon is disrespectful to the moon goddess Chang'e and she will retaliate by cutting your ear clean off, or at least cut it slightly. In addition, during the Qixi Festival, it is considered even worse to point at the moon because, in addition to the original punishment from Chang'e, it may cause one's lover to have a change of heart.