The Piegans are not yet worked up to the point of resistance.

Ten days from now our man may be we can't tell where." Mandy remained silent.

The ritual of her sacrifice was not yet complete.
"I think you are right, Allan," at length she said slowly with a twisted smile.

"I'm afraid you are right.

It's hard not to be in it, though.
But," she added, as if moved by a sudden thought, "I may be in it yet." "You will certainly be with us in spirit, Mandy," he replied, patting the firm brown hand that lay upon the table.
"Yes, truly, and in our hearts," added the Inspector with a bow.
But Mandy made no reply.