We dare not exhibit any sign of nerves.

On the other hand we dare not make any movement in force.

In short, anything unusual must be avoided." "I quite see," replied Mandy with keen appreciation of the delicacy of the situation.
"So that I fancy the simpler the plan the better.

Cameron will ride into the Piegan camp inquiring about his cattle, as, fortunately for the present situation, he has cause enough to in quite an ordinary way.
I drop in on my regular patrol looking up a cattle-thief in quite the ordinary way.

Seeing this strange chief, I arrest him on suspicion.
Cameron backs me up.