Question:
Those people are absolutely desperate and incapable of either mercy or pity.

Does it follow that "Neither mercy nor pity crossed their minds in their desperation and they kept prisoners in their compound."?
Answer:
it is not possible to tell

Question:
This was obviously a hasty construction job, thrown together of rocks and tree trunks, without the use of magic.

Does it follow that "They clearly took their time building it, and used lots of magic."?
Answer:
no

Question:
well i've got to go to a meeting it's been good talking to you

Does it follow that "It's been good talking to you but I've got to go to a meeting. "?
Answer:
yes

Question:
It was like the Classic experiment--" "How hot is your sun?" There was a long pause.

Does it follow that "It was like the Classic experiment."?
Answer:
yes